2 1/4 c  Sugar
2 ts Pumpkin pie spice
1/2 c  Cocoa powder
1 c  Butter, softened
2    Eggs
2 ts Vanilla extract
2 1/4 c  Flour
1 1/2 ts Baking powder

In large mixer bowl, stir together sugar and spice; set 1/2 cup of the
mixture aside in shallow bowl. Add cocoa powder to mixer bowl; stir to
blend. Add butter; beat at medium speed until fluffy. Mix in eggs and
vanilla. Stir in flour and baking powder. Form 1 Tbls. of dough into

ball and roll in reserved sugar mixture. Repeat procedure with
remaining dough and place 2 inches apa?greased cookie sheets. Bake in
350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on
wire rack. Makes about 4-1/2 dozen cookies.