German Chocolate Toffee Cookies

By CandyH

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup shortening
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 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 milk chocolate English toffee bits
• 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts (or toasted pecans)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars 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 and mix well. Stir in toffee bits and walnuts.

2. 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.