Ingredients

1 1/2 cup flour

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1 1/2 cup sugar

2/3 cup butter

4 T. water

2 packages (12 oz.) chocolate chips, divided

2 t. vanilla

4 eggs

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter with sugar and water; remove from heat. Add one package of chocolate chips and vanilla, stirring until chocolate chips have melted. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well in between each. Stir in flour mixture and then fold in remaining chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.