1 c Butter, softened
1 1/2 c Sugar
2 Eggs
2 ts Vanilla
2 c All-purpose flour
2/3 c Cocoa powder
3/4 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
2 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c Chopped nuts (optional)
Heat oven to 350F. In large mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs and
vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking
soda and salt; add to butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and
nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie
sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until set. Cool slightly; remove
from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 4 1/2
dozen cookies.
Yields
10 Servings