01 - 
                Blend salt, cocoa, flour, and baking powder using a whisk.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                Whip sugar and butter together until smooth for a couple of minutes. Add the vanilla and egg after.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Gradually mix the dry blend with the butter mixture until it all comes together.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Divide the dough in two and roll each piece out on parchment to about 1/4-inch thick.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Layer the rolled dough sheets (with parchment between) and chill for 1-2 hours.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Use cutters to make shapes from the chilled dough, pressing scraps together to reuse.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Bake them for 11-12 minutes at 350°F until the edges feel set.
              
              
              
                08 - 
                Wait for cookies to cool fully before decorating with icing and toppings.