1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. hot water
1 c. chopped nuts
2 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour, add salt and soda. Cream shortening until soft; add sugars. Add eggs one at a time. Add hot water to creamed mixture then add sifted mixture. Add nuts and chocolate chips. Add vanilla. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Makes about 80.