Original Toll House Cookies

1 cup softened butter or shortening
3/4 cups white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp water
2 eggs, beaten

Mix well and then add:

2-1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
12 oz package chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls unto greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees, 8-10 minutes.

Alternate measurements for larger recipe:
1-1/2 cup shortening
1 cup plus 2 Tbls white sugar
1 cup plus 2 Tbls brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
3-1/4 cups plus 2 Tbls flour
1-1/2 tsp baking soda
1-1/2 tsp salt
12 oz package chocolate chips