Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
2. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
4. Mix in chocolate chips and walnuts.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or just until set.
7. Cool slightly on cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.