12" pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Set aside.

In a bowl, cream butter or margarine with the sugar. Beat in vanilla extra= ct and eggs until light and fluffy. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda= and cocoa. Stir flour mixture into egg and butter mixture; blend well. =

Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8" - 10" roll. W= rap rolls in waxed paper. Place the rolls in a rectangular freezer contain= er with a tight fitting lid, or into a large freezer zip-lock bag, or wrap = well in a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil. Label with date and contents.= Store in freezer. Use within 6 months. =

To prepare cookies: Slightly thaw one roll of chocolate wafer cookie dough= . Preheat oven to 350°. Cut the dough into 1/4" thick slices. Arrang= e cut pieces on lightly greased cookie sheets, placing about 1/2" apart. B= ake for about 8-10 minutes, or until cookies are set around the edges and s= lightly firm on top. Remove from oven and cool. Makes about 3 dozen cooki= es.