Toffee Almond Sandies Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 1 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1 1 cup sugar
• 1 1 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1 1 cup canola oil
• 2 2 2 large eggs
• 1 1 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 2 2 cups chopped almonds
• 1 1 1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits
• Additional sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the oil, eggs and extract. Combine the flours, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds and toffee bits.

Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
Yield: about 12 dozen.

Originally published as Toffee Almond Sandies Cookies in Taste of Home
February/March 1998, p39