Preheat oven to 375. Sift together 2 1/4 c. sifted flour, 1 t. baking soda 3/4 t. salt; set aside. Blend 1 c. soft butter or shortening, 3/4 c. brown sugar, packed, 1 t. vanilla, 1/2 t. water. Beat in 2 eggs. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in 2 c. chocolate chips 1 c. coarsely chopped nuts. Drop by well rounded half teaspoonfulls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-12 min. Yield: 100 cookies.