Toffee Almond Sandies

By McLean

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sliced almonds
• 1 (10 oz.) package English toffee bits or almond Brickle chips (7 1/2 oz.)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, bating well after each addition. Beat in almond extract. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the cream mixture. Stir in almonds and toffee bits.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden borne. Remove to wire racks to cool.