Chocolate Chip Cookies Famous Amos Style

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups raisins
12-oz. pk semisweet chocolate, pieces

Preheatoven to 375F. Beat butter, brown sugar and sugar in
large bowl with electric mixer at high speed until creamy.
Add vanilla extract, eggs and 1 t water; blend thoroughly.
By hand, stir in flour, baking soda and salt until well
mixed Stir in raisins and chocolate pieces. Using a
teaspoon from a measuring set, spoon dough by teaspoonsful
onto baking sheets. Place dough 1-1-1/2" apart to allow for
spreading. Bake 8 minutes, or until cookies are lightly
browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool.