Chewy Chocolate Cookies
["1 1/4 c. margarine, softened", "2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. flour", "3/4 c. cocoa powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. chopped nuts or chocolate chips"]
["Cream margarine and sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla; blend well. Combine flour, cocoa and baking soda.", "Blend into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts or chips, if desired.", "Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 9 minutes.", "(Do not overbake.", "Cookies will be soft.", "They'll puff during baking and flatten upon cooling.)", "Cool on cookie sheet until set, about 1 minute.", "Remove to wire rack to cool completely.", "Makes about 4 1/2 dozen."]
["margarine", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "cocoa powder", "baking soda", "nuts"]