1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. hot coffee
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Cream butter, eggs and brown sugar; add coffee. Mix in dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Bake in greased cookie pan for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.