Slice & Bake Chocolate Wafer Cookies

Cut four 14x12 inch pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap; set aside.

In a bowl, cream butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.

In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda and cocoa powder.

Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until evenly distributed.

Divide dough into 4 pieces.

Shape each piece into and 8 to 10 inch roll.

Wrap each roll in waxed paper or plastic wrap.

Place in freezer container with a tight-fitting lid, or wrap airtight in a piece of foil.

Label and date.

Store in freezer.

Use within 6 months.

To make cookies: Slightly thaw a roll of dough.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Lightly grease baking sheets.

Slice dough into slices or chunks.

Arrange slices on prepared baking sheets about 1/2 inch apart.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes until cookies are set on edges and slightly firm on top.

Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.