Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 t. baking soda
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 4 T. water
  • 2 packages (12 oz.) chocolate chips, divided
  • 2 t. vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter with sugar and water; remove from heat. Add one package of chocolate chips and vanilla, stirring until chocolate chips have melted. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well in between each. Stir in flour mixture and then fold in remaining chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.