Christmas Chocolate Cookies - Nigella Lawson

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   ["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Line a cookie sheet with parchment or Silpat.", "Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Sift 1/3 c cocoa powder into the mixture and beat well. Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder, and add to mixture. (Optionally, combine everything in a food processor and mix until combined.).", "Form 1 tbsp sized balls. Place on cookie sheet at least 2"" apart, pressing down into fat discs. (The dough will be very sticky; gloves may be a good idea.).", "Bake 15 minutes. The tops will develop a cracked appearance. Cool 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled. (Placing a sheet of newspaper under the rack will help catch drips in the next step.).", "For the topping, combine 2 tbsp cocoa powder with confectioner's sugar, boiling water and vanilla in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat and whisk until smooth. Cool 10 minutes.", "Drizzle 1 tbsp of glaze on each cookie, spreading lightly with the back of the spoon, then sprinkle with sprinkles or sanding sugar. Work with 6 cookies at a time so the glaze doesn't dry out before applying the sprinkles."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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