Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. butter or shortening
  • 1 1/8 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 1/8 c. brown sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 3 3/8 c. sifted flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • about 1/2 tsp. hot water
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 2 bags chocolate bits
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Blend shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs, well beaten.
  • Add soda, flour and salt, which have been mixed together.
  • Add hot water. Mix together until well blended.
  • Lastly, add nuts and chips. Flavor with vanilla; drop by half teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Yields 150 cookies.