Makes 6 dozen cookies

1 1/2 cups butter or shortening
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. hot water
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins
1 package (12 oz.) chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°. Beat butter or shortening in large bowl until soft. Gradually add sugars, beating until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. In a separate bowl, blend both kinds of flour and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beating at low speed until well mixed.

Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to sugar-flour mixture. Stir in nuts, raisins, and chocolate chips. Using 1 generous tablespoon of dough for each cookie, place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool.