Chocolate Sugar Dough

1. 1

   Sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, and salt into a medium bowl, and stir with a whisk.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter at low speed for about 2 minutes, or until it is soft and fluffy.

4. 4

   Slowly beat in the sugar.

5. 5

   Add the egg and mix on low.

6. 6

   Turn off the mixer and slowly add half of the dry ingredients, and continue mixing on low until incorporated.

7. 7

   Add the other half, then the rum, coffee, and vanilla and mix until smooth.

8. 8

   Remove the dough and form it into a disk, then cover it with plastic wrap or put it in a sealable plastic bag.

9. 9

   Chill it for at least 30 minutes.

10. 10

    With a rolling pin, flatten the dough between two layers of parchment paper.

11. 11

    Sprinkle the dough with a little flour if it is sticking to the parchment paper.

12. 12

    Roll it into a disk about 1/2 inch thick and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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