Double Chocolate Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In large mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
4. 4
   Gradually blend into creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
6. 6
   Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Bake 8 to 9 minutes at 350°.
8. 8
   Do not overbake; cookies will be soft.
9. 9
   They will puff while baking and flatten while cooling.
10. 10
    Cool sightly; remove from cookie sheet onto wire rack.
11. 11
    Cool completely.
12. 12
    Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.