1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. flour
3 tbsp. cocoa
2/3 c. nutmeats (opt.)

Cream butter with sugar. Mix in eggs. Add vanilla. Stir in flour. Add cocoa and nutmeats. Bake at 325 degrees in an 8" pan for 25 minutes. Do not over bake.