The Chewy Chocolate Cookie

The Chewy Chocolate Cookie

1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, 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 cup finely chopped nuts, optional

Cream the butter or margarine and sugar in a large mixer bowl. Add the eggs and the vanilla. Blend well. Combine the flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the nuts, if desired. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 F for 8 to 9 minutes. Do Not Overbake. Cookies will be soft. They will puff during the baking, then flatten upon cooling. Cool on the cookie sheets until set, about 1 minute. Then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen