Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pound         butter
     3/4  cup           light brown sugar
     3/4  cup           granulated sugar
   2                    eggs -- beaten
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   1      teaspoon      hot water
   2 1/4  cups          sifted all-purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      or more dark creme de cacao -- (for flavor)
   1      bag           {6 oz.} chocolate chips
   1      cup           macadamia nuts -- chopped

Preparation:

Makes 7 dozen cookies 1. Cream together butter and sugars; add beaten eggs and remaining ingredients in order listed. 2. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts last. 3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet; bake in preheated 375 F. oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.