Chocolate Teddy Bears

Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Add eggs and beat well.

Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.

Add to the butter mixture and blend.

Chill until dough is firm enough to handle.

Form a portion of dough into a large ball for body (1-inch), 1 medium ball for head, 4 small balls for arms and legs (1/2-inch), 2 smaller balls for ears, 1 tiny ball for nose and 4 tiny balls for paws.