Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Dissolve baking soda in hot water and mix into dough with salt.
Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts.
Drop large spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Let rest 2–5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 24–30 cookies
Storage: Airtight container, 5 days; freeze up to 3 months