1/2 c. soft butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix shortening, sugar and egg well. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together and stir in. Stir in nuts. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until set.