Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
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1 cup shortening
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 (4 ounce) package German sweet chocolate, melted
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4 eggs
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2 teaspoons water
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 cups English toffee bits or 1 1/2 cups almond brickle chips
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1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars.
- Beat in chocolate.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in water and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in toffee bits and walnuts.
- Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.