Simple and classic, these cookies are perfect on a snowy winter day!

½ c. butter or margarine, softened

⅓ c. cocoa

1 ½ c. sugar

½ c. brown sugar

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. nutmeg

¾ c. powdered sugar, sifted

2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add flour, cocoa and baking powder. Add spices, eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth (mixture will be very thin). Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls, and roll balls in powdered sugar & cinnamon. Place balls 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets; bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Cookies are best if slightly underdone. Remove and set on wire racks to cool. Yield: 8 dozen.