Ingredients

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

 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to the batter along with the salt.
5. Stir in the flour, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts.
6. Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely golden brown.
8. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container!