INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup finely copped walnuts
PREPARATION:
In mixing bowl with electric mixer, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in eggs, blending well. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa; stir into creamed mixture, blending thoroughly. Stir in walnuts. Shape into a roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap roll in waxed paper and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Slice roll into 1/8-inch slices. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 350� for 10 to 12 minutes.