The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies (Cheat Day)

These are simply the best chocolate chip cookies ever!

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour 
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp hot water
½  tsp salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans. Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.