Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ICING:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
• 4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar