Thursday, November 26, 2009

Toffee Almond Sandies

1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup oil
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. almond or vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups flour (+2 Tablespoons for high altitude)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
2 cups chopped almonds (or pecans)
1 pkg. (6-oz) English toffee bits
additional sugar

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-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: about 12 dozen.

12 dozen!@!#@! For the first time making something, who needs 12 dozen?

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