Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Cookies

1 1/4 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy.. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips and the nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 8-9 minutes or until the edges set. Cool on the pans for 1 minute before removing to the wire racks. Makes 4 dozen