Chocolaty Chocolate Cookies

I made these first the first time last night for a cookie exchange and boy are they delicious!! To give credit where credit is due, I found the recipe here but have posted it below for convenience. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATY Chocolate Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Roll into teaspoon sized balls onto foil lined cookie sheets.
3.	Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. Cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

*should you wish to cover in toppings, such as peppermint candy or nuts, dip tops of balls before baking.