1 3/4 c. boiling water
1 c. brown sugar
1 stick butter
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. cocoa
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Pour water over oatmeal; let stand 10 minutes. Add sugars and butter. Stir until butter melts. Add slightly beaten eggs and then dry ingredients. Add 1/2 package chocolate chips. Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan (fluted pan). Sprinkle nuts and remaining chocolate chips on top.

Bake 30 minutes at 350°F.