1/2 c. Crisco
1 2/3 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
6 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. nuts, optional
1/2 c. powdered sugar in a bowl

Cream Crisco, sugar, and vanilla. Add cocoa, then eggs. Add dry ingredients; blend in alternately with milk. Add nuts. Chill 3 hours. Roll in 1 inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 10 to 12 minutes.