Chocolate Chip Cookies

2-1/4 cups flour (sifted)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
Sift above ingredients together and set aside.

1 cup butter or shortening (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. water
Combine with mixer until creamy.

Beat in 2 eggs.
Add in flour mixture.
Stir in chocolate chips (12 oz. Pkg.)
Stir in chopped walnuts (optional)

Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.