Ingredients

1 1/4 Cup butter
1 3/4 Cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 Teaspoon vanilla
2 Cup flour
3/4 Cup cocoa
1 Teaspoon baking soda
dash of salt
1 Cup chopped nuts, optional
1/4 Cup milk
Dash salt

Instructions

Cream 1 1/4 cups butter and 1 3/4 cups sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, 3/4 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt and add to wet mixture. Add nuts, if desired. Place by teaspoonful on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for one minute, then remove to wire rack. While cookies are baking, combine 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, milk and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute. Add a bit more milk if frosting is too stiff. Frost cooled cookies.

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