CHUNKY HAZLENUT-TOFFEE COOKIES

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This is an absolutely wonderful twist on the chocolate chip cookie recipe that I found in one of my many cookbooks called 'Forrest Gump: Chocolate Recipes'; inspired by the character and movie 'Forrest Gump'. *If you use regular butter, omit the 1/2 tsp. of salt. *I used only 1 10 ounce bag of semisweet chocolate chunks,...

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c unsalted butter, softened* (see my notes)
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt* (see my notes)
4 (1.4 oz.) english toffee-flavored candy bars (such as 'heath')
2 (10 oz.) packages semisweet chocolate chunks* (see my notes)
1 c toasted chopped hazlenuts or pecans (i used pecans)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • 2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well; add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
  • 3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients, stirring well; add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended; stir in toffee candy, chocolate chunks, and nuts.
  • 4. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • 5. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; let cool slightly on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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