Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon water
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in
the eggs, vanilla and water. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually
add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Press
into three greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 375° for
15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Cut into bars.

Yield: 8 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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