Orange Toffee Almond Sandies
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 2 eggs
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 cups sliced almonds
- 2 cups English toffee bits
- Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, add the butter, oil and the sugars.
- Using a hand-held mixer, beat until combined.
- Beat in the extracts.
- Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in orange zest, almonds and toffee bits.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2-inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven to a wire rack to cool before serving.
butter, vegetable oil, sugar, sugar, almond extract, orange extract, eggs, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, orange zest, almonds, toffee bits
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/orange-toffee-almond-sandies-recipe.html (may not work)