Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 C Butter
1 1/2 C Brown Sugar
1 1/2 C White Sugar
2 Tsp Vanilla
4 Eggs
2 Tbls Hot Water mixed with 2 Tsp soda
3 C Flour
1 Tsp Salt
4 C Oats
1 1/2 C Nuts (optional)
1 Package or more of chocolate chips.

Cream butter and sugars, add vanilla and eggs and cream together. Add water/soda mixture and remaining ingredients. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.
Store in covered container to keep soft.