1 1/4 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour, unsifted
3/4 c. Hershey cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, finely chopped (optional)

Cream butter and the sugar in large bowl. Add eggs and vanilla; blend well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 9 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE!! (Cookies will be soft. They will puff during baking, flatten upon cooling.) When you remove from oven, cool on cookie sheet until set, about 1 minute; remove to wire rack to cool completely. Tastes like brownies. Can sprinkle with powdered sugar or even frost if desired. Makes 4 1/2 to 6 dozen, depending on size.