European Chocolate Butter Cookies

Directions

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  Process for 30 seconds in a food processor:

  Sugar

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  Add, and pulse until completely incorporated:
  Butter, cold, cut in small chucks

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  Add and process to blend:
  Egg yolks
  Vanilla

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  Sift together, then add and process just until blended, scraping the work bowl if necessary:
  All purpose flour
  Cocoa
  Salt

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• 12 Turn dough out onto counter, press into a disk, and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill dough for 3 to 4 hours before rolling.
• 13 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough out on a lightly floured counter to 1/4" thickness. Cut with your favorite Ann Clark cookie cutter.
• 14 Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until surface of cookies looks dry and set. Let cookies cool slightly on cookie sheets and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
• 15 Enjoy!