German Chocolate Toffee Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 ounce package German sweet chocolate -- melted
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla
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

In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in melted 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 cremed mixture and mix well. Stir in toffee bits and walnuts.

Drop by tablespoons 2" apart onto baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minute or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.


Yield: "15 dozen"