sweet – and can be made in between wrapping presents. so here they are!
first, take your butter, 1/4 cup of shortening, and 1 1/2 cups of sugar and place them in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. beat it all at a medium speed for 3-5 minutes until everything comes together. then add in both eggs, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt and combine well in the mixer.
sprinkle in 2/3 cup of cocoa powder and blend in well, and then finally add in 3 cups of flour and mix until you have a smooth dough that forms itself into a 