Almond Toffee Sandies

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
MAKES: 54 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 eggs
• 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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until blended. Add eggs, one 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.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 9 dozen.

Nutritional Facts
2 cookies equals 178 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.