Sunday, January 22, 2012

Toffee Almond Sandies





Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 cup sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups thinly sliced almonds
1 (6 ounce) package English toffee bits  (pkg now comes in 8 oz)
Additional sugar
Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add oil, eggs and extract; mix well. Combine flours, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in almonds and toffee bits.
Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place on parchment-lined  baking sheets and flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned  Sprinkle with more sugar.  Cool.  Yield:  about 12 dozen

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