Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Dissolve the baking soda in hot water and add it to the batter along with the salt.
5. Stir in the all-purpose flour, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts until well combined.
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