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In a double boiler over very low heat, melt chocolate and butter.
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Stir till mixture melts and is smooth.
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Remove top of pan, wipe the bottom, and set it aside to cool to lukewarm.
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In an electric mixer, beat sugar and eggs till thick and light-colored.
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Beat in melted chocolate mixture and stir in vanilla.
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With mixer set on lowest speed, beat in flour, baking powder, salt.
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Remove bowl from mixer stand.
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Stir in nuts and toffee.
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Scrape down sides of bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill batter for 45-60 mins till firm.
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Set oven at 350 degs F.
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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment; Drop batter by 1/4 cupfulls about 2.
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5 inches apart.
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Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until tops are cracked and dry, but cookies are still soft to touch.
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Do not overbake!
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These get firm as they cool.
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Cool on baking sheets.
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Store in airtight container.