Preheat oven to 375°. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or lightly coat with butter and flour.

Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Cream together butter and cheese. Add sugar, then egg and vanilla. (on medium speed)

Adjust to low speed and slowly add flour mixture until lightly blended.

Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.

Feed dough through a cookie press or drop from teaspoon onto sheet.

Decorate, then bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.