Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips or 1/2 cup M&M'
  • 1/2 cup chocolate-covered nuts (cashews)
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Beat butter, sugars, cocoa,baking soda, and salt in a large bowl on medium speed for 3 minutes or until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended. Gradually add in flour while mixing on low speed. Mix until well-blended.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips, nuts, and raisins.
  • Form balls of dough measuring 1 1/2 - 2 inches in diameter, and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten the balls slightly with the palm of your hand.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes (don't overbake or they might be dry).
  • Cool on cookie sheets for about 2 minutes before moving them to wire racks to finish cooling.