Chocolate Chip Cookies

Number of Servings: 24

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
• Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla
• Dissolve baking soda in hot water
• Add to batter along with salt
• Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts
• Drop by large spoonful onto ungreased pans
• Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.