2/3 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cream butter, sugar and vanilla extract together. Add eggs and mix well. Add dry ingredients, blending thoroughly. Chill dough until firm.

Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thick. Lay your hand on the dough and cut around it to make your handprint. Bake on an ungreased sheet at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes.