ALMOND TOFFEE SANDIES

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I knew after sampling these cookies from a friend that I had to add the recipe to my bulging files! -Vicki Crowley, Monticello, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced almonds
1 package (8 ounces) toffee bits

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in oil and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds and toffee bits. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.