Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe was created by my momma. It is fantastic!!! These cookies are rich and delicious!

1 cup butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon hot water

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

2 cups oatmeal

1 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 cup nuts

12-ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, hot water, and vanilla. Beat. Add soda and salt. Then add flour, oatmeal, and cocoa powder. Add the nuts and chocolate chips. Add more flour if dough is too soft. Drop onto cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 375.