Ingredient :

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1.        Heat oven to 375°F.

2.        Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large

bowl until creamy. Add eggs; beat well.  Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended.  Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.  Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.

3.        Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set.  Cool slightly; remove from

cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

  Makes about 5 dozen cookies