1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. all-purpose flour plus 1 tsp. reserved for nuts
2 lg. eggs, room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 c. pecans or walnuts, sliced into pieces

In large mixing bowl, beat all ingredients, except sliced nuts, at medium speed for 4 minutes. Sprinkle reserved 1 teaspoon flour on sliced nuts. Stir in nuts. Spread in buttered 9 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until pick inserted near center comes out clean.