The first thing we’re going to do is make the cookie dough to create the simple, delicious chocolate ice box cookies that are the base for these mummies.

The first step is to whisk together flour, corn starch, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

Gradually add in the flour mixture mixing well after each addition.

Next in a large bowl, with an electric mixer cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla and continue to mix until well blended.

Now remove the dough from the bowl and roll into a log with a diameter of about 1 ½ inches. I like to do this on parchment or wax paper to help keep it from sticking. Then wrap the dough log in parchment or wax paper and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Once the dough has chilled it is time to bake the cookies.

First preheat the oven to 350. I like to line my baking sheet with parchment paper, but it is ok if you don’t.

Now using a sharp knife slice the dough into ¼- ½ inch slices and place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 8-12 minutes or until set, They’ll look dry around the edges and a little shiny in the middle. You don’t want to overbake them!

Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, remove to cooling rack to cool completely.

You’ll want the cookies to be completely cooled before adding the frosting and Hershey’s kisses so make sure that you give them plenty of time to cool.

When you are ready to decorate the cookies you’ll want to make the frosting.

In the bowl of an electric mixer mix butter until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla, powdered sugar, and heavy cream a little at a time mixing between each addition until it is all incorporated.

Place the frosting in a piping bag and snip off the tip creating a hole that is about 1/4 inch in diameter.

Squeeze frosting across the top of the cookies to create “wrappings”.

Gently place candy eyes on top of the frosting. If necessary to place them correctly place a spot of frosting on each eye.

Let the frosting set until dry to the touch before placing in an airtight container for storing.