1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
3-4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 lg. pkg. chocolate chips
2 tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts; optional

Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, water, and vanilla; add rest of ingredients. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 4-5 dozen cookies.

I always add at least 4 cups flour. This makes a real nice cookie. They shouldn't come out flat.