Caroline's Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon water
4 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup walnuts
2 cups chocolate chips

Sift dry ingredients together and set aside. Cream shortening and sugars and add vanilla, water and eggs, mixing well. Stir in dry ingredients. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet and bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Makes 6 dozen