Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are some really good cookies. I like the ratio of sugar to flour that these cookies have and they bake very nicely whether you like them warm and gooey and lightly baked or well done crispy with a nice caramely flavor. You won't be disappointed in this recipe.

Prep Time	20 Minutes
Cook Time	10 Minutes
Total Time	1 Hour
Makes	15-20 Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Dissolve baking soda in hot water then add to batter along with salt.
5. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts.
6. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
7. Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.
8. EAT YOUR COOKIES!!!