Cream 2/3 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix and divide dough into 24 balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Roll each ball 12 inches long and twist into a pretzel. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool 1 minute. Makes 24. Frost them with chocolate frosting.