Baking 101: how do I alter a basic sugar cookie mix to make it “chocolate”?

Question by *s*t*a*r* *d*u*s*t*: Baking 101: how do I alter a basic sugar cookie mix to make it “chocolate”?
I have very little time to bake cookies for Christmas so I bought basic sugar cookie mix to play around with. Can I simply add cocoa powder to make it chocolate? How much? It’s a Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix in a pouch that makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

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Answer by Phoebs
You can add cocoa powder. I’d add about 3 tablespoons and then taste the batter to make sure it’s still sweet and tastes chocolately. You can add more sugar or cocoa as needed. You might need to add a bit of water or milk to the mix to loosen it up.

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