Step #1 In a bowl, mix the flour & cocoa powder; set aside.
Step #2 In another bowl, beat butter & shortening using an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
Step #3 Add in sugar & baking powder; beat until mixd, scraping sides of bowl every once in awhile.
Step #4 Beat in eggs, amaretto, & vanilla until mixd.
Step #5 Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer; stir in the any remaining flour mixture with a wooden spoon; stir in the chocolate chips & nuts.
Step #6 Drop dough by rounded tsps 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Step #7 Flatten each piece of dough with a bottom of a glass dipped in extra sugar.
Step #8 Bake at 375° oven for 7-9 mins or until edges are firm.
Step #9 Transfer cookies to a wire rack & let cool.