1/2 c. butter, softened
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. hot water
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. of sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream together butter, sugars and eggs, about 3 minutes. Add hot water and vanilla. Gradually mix in flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon on lightly greased cookie sheet by teaspoon. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.