Danielle’s hosting an Advent Cookie Carnival! I can hardly wait. We love cookies (who doesn’t?)

I’m not going to submit my usual sugar cookie recipe here, because I’m sure everyone has a “roll, cut, decorate and bake” recipe they already like. Plus, I posted it last year, along with the story behind the recipe.

Instead, here’s an easy family favorite that looks really nice on a cookie platter, and tastes fabulous. Plus, it’s chocolate. What more could you want in a cookie?

CHOCOLATE EARTHQUAKE COOKIES (3 dozen)

1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 cups chocolate chips and/or nuts (any combination you like)
Powdered sugar

Cream butter and sugars. Add in egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients, then stir in chips and nuts.
Roll into balls about the size of a walnut. Roll balls in powdered sugar and place on ungreased pan.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375.