1 cup margarine 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tspn Vanilla 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup cocoa 1 tspn baking soda 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 325-350 F Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour, cocoa, and baking soda; mix until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet (leave room for expansion) Makes about 5 dozen Bake at 325 to 350 F for 8-10 min