Instructions: Heat oven to 375F.

In large mixer bowl on medium speed of electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well.

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7 minutes or until set.

Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

*About 4 dozen cookies*

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