1 c. butter
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda (plus 2 tbsp. hot water)
1 pkg. chocolate chips

Add butter and sugars; beat well. Add eggs and beat. Add vanilla, salt and baking soda in water. Add flour and chocolate chips. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 10 - 12 minutes.