Hannah wanted to make her Daddy's favorite cookies today all by herself, so with minimal assistance from me and a beaming grin, she was able to proudly present her Daddy with warm cookies when he got home from work this evening. 

This very simple recipe was slightly modified from Nestle's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. 

2 1/4 c. flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. salt

1 c. margarine, softened

3/4 c. granulated sugar

3/4 c. brown sugar

1 t. vanilla

2 eggs

1/3 c. cocoa powder

12 oz. chocolate chips

1 c. walnuts, chopped

Preheat the oven to 375. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and the salt. 

In another bowl, cream the margarine, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. 

Beat in eggs and cocoa. Once combined, gradually beat in the flour mixture. 

Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. 

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. 

Meanwhile:

Don't forget, Mom has a camera, so you'll probably get caught eating the dough. 

Ah, why not? That's what being a kid is all about. Have at it guys!

Looks like we forgot the apron!

(Let's play Where's Waldo? See Ben down in the corner sucking his fingers "disconsolately" like Mr. Jeremy Fisher? Either he was ready for us to be done or somehow he knew he was missing out on the good stuff.)

Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

Don't forget to go snag the e-book during the Virtual Great American Bake Sale