Preheat oven to 350, and line a lightly oiled baking sheet with parchment paper. Flip the paper to oil both sides.
Cream together 2 sticks softened unsalted butter with 1 cup sugar. Mix in one 1 large egg, beaten, and add a tablespoon vanilla extract. Set aside. Mix 2 ½ cups AP flour with 1/2 c. cocoa and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
On a clean floured surface, work the dough until smooth and roll out to about ¼ inch. Cut into “wookies” with a gingerbread man cookie cutter, place onto the parchment baking sheet, and use a fork to make fur.
Bake for about 10 minutes, remove from oven and cool thoroughly before decorating with frosting and sprinkles.
