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Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures it’s perfectly hot and ready for your cookie dough.
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Create the Base: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. This is the secret to a great texture! Beat in the eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla.
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The Secret Step: Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. This little trick helps the cookies spread and rise beautifully. Stir it into the wet mixture along with the salt.
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Bring It Together: Gently mix in the flour until no white streaks remain. Then, fold in the glorious chocolate chips and walnuts.
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Bake to Perfection: Drop generous spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for about 10 minutes. You’re looking for golden-brown edges while the centers still look a little soft—they will firm up as they cool.
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The Hardest Part: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack. This patience is rewarded with the perfect chewy texture!
