Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
3. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
6. Bake 8-9 minutes.
7. Decorate and enjoy!