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German Chocolate Toffee Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
2-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 package (4 ounces) German sweet chocolate, melted
4 eggs
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008

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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light
and fluffy. Beat in chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine the flour,
baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in
toffee bits and walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto
greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 13 dozen.