1 1/4 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
3/4 c. Hersheys cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, optional

Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Add eggs and vanilla; blend well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired.

Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes (do not overbake). Cookies will be soft. They will puff during baking and flatten upon cooling. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.