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

Method

  • 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.