Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've been craving cookies for a few days now.  Okay- weeks.  Not just any ol cookie, but chocolate chip cookies.  Tonight I broke down and made some.  Okay- had my daughter make some.  But she wanted to.  I didn't force her! 

I found this recipe at AllRecipes.com.  It seemed pretty basic, used ingredients I have, and  had a whole bunch of really good reviews, so I decided to try them out. They came out lightly crisp, with soft chocolatey insides. They do not get puffy, nor do they fall flat.     Now, my picture isn't the greatest and I apologize for that.  My boyfriend (who is a photographer) had to take my son to karate class, and I was afraid there wouldn't be any left by the time they got back!  They are so good! 

I will say, 100%, that my craving is sated! 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract                   
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

 Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. Combine butter and sugars.   Beat until smooth.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each one.  Add vanilla.
4. Dissolve baking soda in hot water.  Add to bowl.  Add salt.  Stir until well blended.
5. Add in flour, one cup at a time, mixing well between each addition. 
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Drop by teaspoon (or tablespoon or whatever gives you the size cookie you like) onto a baking sheet.  I always very lightly spray mine with cooking spray, else I never get them back off. 
8. Bake for 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.