4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
2 c. (4 sticks) butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. water
4 eggs, beaten
2 c. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
2 squares almond bark, grated
1 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and water until creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour, salt, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips, grated almond bark and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 9 minutes. Makes 9 dozen 2 1/4" cookies.