Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Step 2

In a large bowl combine the butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy. 

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined.

Step 4

 Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt; add to the bowl with the wet ingredients. 

Step 5

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. 

Step 6

Bake for about 10 minutes or just until set. (Cookies may appear soft but will set up after removing them from the oven to cool for a few minutes.) 

Step 7

Place a peppermint kiss in the center of each cookie.