2 cups butter or margarine

2 1/2 cups sugar

3 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

5 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

Cut four 14"x12" 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.