Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and both sugars.

Beat in eggs and vanilla.

In a small bowl, mix baking soda and hot water together; beat into mixture along with salt.

Beat in 1 cup of flour at a time until fully incorporated.

Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Mix completely together.

Place spoonfuls onto parchment lined baking sheets.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly browned. Enjoy!