Keebler Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 lb Butter; softened; 4 sticks

2 Eggs

2 tb Molasses

2 ts Vanilla extract

1/3 c Water

1 1/2 c Granulated sugar

1 1/2 c Brown sugar; packed

1 ts Baking powder

1 1/2 ts Baking soda

1 ts Salt

5 c All purpose flour

18 oz Semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 375~. Cream the butter, eggs, molasses, vanilla and water in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, soft together the sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour. Combine the moist mixture with the dry mixture. Add the chocolate chips. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1-inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes or until light brown around edges. -----