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 CHIP

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; flatten upon cooling). Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.About 4-1/2 dozen cookies.