1 1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
3/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, raisins or chocolate chips, optional

Cream butter and sugar.

Add eggs and vanilla.

Blend well.

Combine dry ingredients.

Blend into creamed mixture.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 9 minutes.

Cool on cookie sheet until set.

Yield: 4 to 5 dozen cookies