1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 1/8 c. granulated sugar
1 1/8 c. brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. and 6 tsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
Chopped walnuts (optional)
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Sift separately - flour, salt and baking soda. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed batter - add few drops hot water. Stir in by hand - nuts, chocolate chips and vanilla. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: approximately 6 dozen.