1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. hot water
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts

Combine butter and shortening. Mix in eggs, brown sugar and hot water. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until done.