1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. chocolate extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1 c. finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 c. confectioners' sugar, sifted

1. In a large bowl, combine butter and cocoa. Gradually blend in sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and chocolate extract. Mix well.

2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in walnuts. Gather into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.

3. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll between palms into 1-inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place on greased pans and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to rack. Makes 45 cookies.