Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup superfine sugar (or just granulated)
• 2 tablespoonse butter, diced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tespoon cherry brandy OR fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400º F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or tinfoil. Sift the flour, cocoa, and baking powder into a bowl and stir in the sugar. Rub in the butter until the mix resembles breadcrumbs. Mix together the beaten egg and the brandy or OJ in a little bowl, then pour into the flour mixture and stir in. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. When chilled, put the powdered sugar in a bowl, and roll walnut-sized pieces of the dough in the bowl of sugar, coating completely. Place on baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes (or until just set). Transfer onto a wire rack when cooling, and allow to cool completely before eating!