1 c. butter - 2 sticks
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa

Mix together; roll into balls. Dip into 1 egg white and roll in 1 cup nuts, chopped fine (optional). Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. Makes about 48 cookies.