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In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, cocoa powder, undissolved yeast and salt.
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Heat milk, butter and water until very warm (120 to 130F).
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Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
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Add egg, vanilla and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
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With spoon, stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
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Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes.
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Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
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Divide dough in half.
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For body, knead chocolate morsels into 1 half; form into ball.
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Place on bottom end of greased large baking sheet; flatten to make 5-inch round.
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For head, remove 1/3 of remaining half; form into ball.
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Place on pan above body; flatten slightly, pinching to attach.
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For nose, pinch off 1/2-inch ball from remaining dough; place on center of head.
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Divide remaining dough into 4 equal pieces; roll each to form 6-inch rope.
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For arms, arrange 2 ropes across body; attach by tucking one end of each under body.
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Shape remaining ropes into ears; arrange above head.
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Attach by tucking one end of each under head.
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Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.
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Bake at 350F for 45 to 50 minutes or until done, covering with aluminum foil after 20 minutes to prevent excess browning.
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Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
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Decorate as desired.
