Willard Long'S Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. butter or margarine", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "3/4 c. white sugar", "2 eggs", "2 Tbsp. hot water", "1 tsp. soda", "2 1/4 c. flour", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. nutmeats (optional)", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips", "2 c. oatmeal"]
["Cream together butter, sugars and eggs.", "Add hot water, soda, flour and flavoring.", "Beat well, then add nutmeats, chips and oatmeal.", "Drop onto greased cookie sheets.", "Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "white sugar", "eggs", "water", "soda", "flour", "vanilla", "nutmeats", "chocolate chips", "oatmeal"]