1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. hot water
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Melt butter in large saucepan. Remove from heat, add sugars, eggs, vanilla, and water; stir. Add dry ingredients and nuts. Pour into buttered 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Sprinkle chips evenly over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven.