Crisp Chocolate Cookies

Tuesday starts Day 1 of the 21 Day Fix for me.  I'm really excited.  I have a bad habit of eating junk, even though I know WHAT I should be eating.  The best part of the 21 Day Fix, is that it's EASY!  I think that's why so many, especially me, struggle.  The whole ratio of carbs to protein, etc. can get confusing, fast.  It's not so much the WHAT, for me, it's the HOW MUCH.  And I don't like counting calories.  Anyway...  So in light of this, I'm going to share a recipe!  And what recipe better, than one for cookies?!?!  Better share it before I start eating clean.  

This is one of our family's favorite cookie recipes.  Aubrey, especially, loves them (but she loves anything chocolate... the darker the better).  They're a nice change from chocolate chip, every once in a while.

Crisp Chocolate Cookies

2 1/2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

2/3 cup cocoa

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

Chopped nuts or coconut (optional)

Blend together to form dough.  Add nuts here or save to sprinkle on before baking.  Shape dough into 2 or more rolls.  Wrap in waxed paper and chill (you want a firm dough).  Then cut into 1/4" slices.  Place on cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes.  Do not over bake (they're better a little soft in the center).  Makes 7 dozen.  DOUGH MAY BE FROZEN.