WHITE CHIP CHOCOLATE COOKIES

1 CUP (2 STICKS) BUTTER, softened

2 CUPS SUGAR

2 EGGS

2 TEASPOONS VANILLA EXTRACT

2 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

3/4 CUP COCOA

1 TEASPOON BAKING SODA

1-2/3 CUPS (10-oz pkg.) WHITE CHIPS

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.

Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt;

Gradually blend into butter mixture. Stir in white chips.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 9 minutes. (Do not overbake; cookies will be soft.

They will puff while baking and flatten upon cooling).

Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Cool completely. Makes about 4-1/2 dozen cookies.