Hi there,
I’m giving myself a pat on the back for blogging twice this week, but it’s X’mas, and X’mas is the best time to cook and bake!

These cookies are simple and not too sweet, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside – the best kind! And I always go heavy with the walnuts and the chocolate chips. 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

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 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.

Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.