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Oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl on med speed of mixer until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Drop dough by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet, about 3 inches apart. Shape into balls. Insert wooden stick about 3/4 of the way into the side of each ball. Flatten slightly. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set (cookies will spread during baking). Cool 3 minutes; using wide spatula, carefully remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Spread with frosting, if desired. Decorate as desired with Christmas motifs, such as star, tree, candy cane, holly and Santa using decorating icing and garnishes.
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