1 cup All-purpose flour ½ t. Baking soda ½ t. Salt ½ cup Butter or margarine, softened ¾ cup Sugar 2 T. Water 12 oz. Semi-sweet chocolate chips 1-1/4 t. Vanilla extract 2 Large eggs ½ cup Chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Combine butter or margarine, sugar and water over a low fire. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add vanilla extract and half the chocolate chips (one cup). Stir until chips are melted. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Stir in remaining chocolate chips. Spread evenly into a greased 9” square pan. Bake 30 to 36 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 2” squares.