Chocolate Chip Cookies VI

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt.
5. Stir in the flour, chocolate chips, and nuts.
6. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Interesting Facts

• Chocolate chip cookies were invented by Ruth Wakefield in 1938.
• Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular cookie in the United States.
• The chocolate chip cookie is the official state cookie of Massachusetts.