Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Some may say Alex’s cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter.
• 1 cup white sugar.
• 1 cup packed brown sugar.
• 2 eggs.
• 2 tsp vanilla extract.
• 1 tsp baking soda.
• 2 tsp hot water.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 3 cups all-purpose flour.
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
• 1 cup chopped walnuts.

Directions

1. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water, then add to batter along with the salt.
4. Stir in the flour until uniform, then stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before baking. Not required, but highly recommended.
6. Place as balls onto an un-greased baking pan and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F or until the edges are nicely browned.