1.        In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and Dutch-process cocoa powder. Set aside.

2.        Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes.

3.        Add the vanilla and egg. Mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4.        Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed just until the dough comes together. Try not to overmix.

5.        Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out. I like mine 5/16” thick (a little thicker than 1/4”).

6.        Transfer the rolled dough to the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.

7.        Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit for a few minutes so it’s easier to stamp. Lightly dust the dough, stamps and cutters with flour, then stamp and cut out the shapes.

8.        Transfer the cookies to a parchment-lined baking pan. Lightly sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar.

9.        Place the cut cookies in the freezer while the oven preheats to 350F.

10.      Bake at 350F for about 9-12 minutes depending on thickness. My 5/16” thick Pokémon cookies bake for 10-11 minutes.

11.      Let the cookies cool on the baking pan for a few minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.