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. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (12 oz.) 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 the 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 a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Sprinkle top of cake with walnuts and remaining chips. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. Yield 12 servings.