Chewy Chocolate Cookies
["1 1/4 c. butter or Crisco", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. flour", "3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa", "1 tsp. baking soda", "dash of salt", "1 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Cream the shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla.", "Blend well. Add remaining ingredients. Drop by spoonful on ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 9 minutes.", "Do not overbake! Leave on cookie sheet for a minute or so before removing.", "Store in an airtight container.", "Makes about 4 1/2 dozen."]
["butter", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "unsweetened cocoa", "baking soda", "salt", "nuts"]