Soft Chocolate Chip Bars

1 c. butter
2 eggs
2 c. brown sugar
3/4 T. vanilla
2 T. hot water
3 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts

Cream first 5 ingredients thoroughly. Stir in rest of ingredients. Bake at 350 until lightly browned

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