Beat sugar and butter.

Add egg and vanilla.

On low, add cocoa, flour and salt.

Once a dough form, roll it out on floured surface and cut shapes.

Insert cookie pop sticks if using.

Bake at 350 10-13 minutes and decorate with royal icing once cool.

Royal Icing:

Beat ingredients in a mixer bowl on low speed until smooth, about 7 minutes. If icing is too thick, add more water; if too thin, beat 2 to 3 minutes more. Add coloring.