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