Chocolate Teddy Bears

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Add eggs and beat well.
2. 2
   Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
3. 3
   Add to the butter mixture and blend.
4. 4
   Chill until dough is firm enough to handle.
5. 5
   To shape teddy bears:
6. 6
   Form a portion of dough into a large ball for body (1-inch), 1 medium ball for head, 4 small balls for arms and legs (1/2-inch), 2 smaller balls for ears, 1 tiny ball for nose and 4 tiny balls for paws.