The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever!

I haven't baked in a long time because I will eat all of what I bake.  However, yesterday I didn't care.  I had a need for chocolate (not unusual)!!  Thanks to Allrecipes.com for the best chocolate chip cookies ever my cravings were fulfilled.  Seriously people, they are the best!  I made 12 very large cookies and froze the rest of the batter for another time - another craving.  


Look at how delicious they look!  Trust me when I say it's pure cookie heaven. :) 

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

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 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.
3. Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Happy baking!