1 c. butter
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. water
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
12 oz. chocolate chips

Combine first 5 ingredients, beat 2 minutes on high. Add eggs and beat an additional 2 minutes. Add next 3 ingredients and beat 2 more minutes. Add chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 11 minutes. OPTIONAL: Add nuts, if desired.