German Chocolate Toffee Cookies

This recipe comes from the TOH "Best of Country Cookies". Makes a large batch great for bake sales and get-togethers.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 156
• Yields: 13 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
• 1  cup shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 (4 ounce) package  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 1 1⁄2 cups  almond brickle chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups walnuts, chopped

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars.
3. Beat in chocolate.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Beat in water and vanilla.
6. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
7. Stir in toffee bits and walnuts.
8. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
9. Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove to wire racks to cool.