Chocolate ~ Chocolate Chip Cookies- YUMMY

2 ¼ cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 sticks butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs, beaten

1 tablespoon vanilla

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

2 – 3 cups chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

 

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl stir together flour, salt, and baking soda. In another large bowl stir together butter, both sugars, eggs, vanilla, and cocoa. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix until combined. Stir chocolate chips and walnuts, if using, and stir to distribute evenly.

For cookies: Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes. Cool on a baking rack.

For bars: Pat dough into a greased 9-inch square baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into squares when cooled.