1 3/4 c. boiling water
1 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips, divided
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

In a mixing bowl, pour water over oatmeal. Allow to stand 10 minutes. Add sugars and butter, stirring until butter melts. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift flour, soda, cocoa, and salt together. Add to batter; mix well. Stir in half the chocolate chips. Pour into 9"x13" greased pan. Sprinkle top of cake with walnuts and remaining chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.