Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons egg replacer
• 1/4 cups soy milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups vegan chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350^oF.

In a large bowl, cream the margarine, sugar, and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy. Slowly stir in the egg replacer soy milk then add the vanilla.

Drop large spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 10 minutes or until edges are brown.