1 3/4 c. unsifted all purpose flour
2/3 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. + 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. softened butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped walnuts
3 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

In a medium bowl combine flour, 1/2 cup cocoa and salt; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, cream butter and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add dry ingredients and vanilla and beat until well blended. Stir in nuts. Wrap and chill dough for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1" balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

In a small bowl combine remaining 3 tablespoons cocoa and confectioners' sugar. When cool enough to handle roll cookies in mixture. Makes 48 cookies of about 80 calories each.