Orange Toffee Almond Sandies

By MJH

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 eggs
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons orange zest
• 2 cups sliced almonds
• 2 cups English toffee bits

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, add the butter, oil and the sugars.

Using a hand-held mixer, beat until combined.

Beat in the extracts. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in a separate bowl.

Gradually add to the creamed mixture.

Stir in orange zest, almonds and toffee bits.

Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2-inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove from the oven to a wire rack to cool before serving.