Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

 No funny story or nice anecdote with this recipe, just plain old ooey gooey deliciousness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp hot water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 cup walnuts, optional

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cream together butter and both sugars, beat until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3. Dissolve baking soda in hot water, then add to batter along with salt.
4. Stir in flour until well mixed. Add in chocolate chips and walnuts, stir until evenly distributed.
5. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.