Shelly's Recipe

ORANGE TOFFEE ALMOND SANDIES - Paula Deen

Category: Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp orange extract
2 eggs
4 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp orange zest
2 cups sliced almonds
2 cups English toffee bits

Preheat the oven at 350.

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 tspfuls, 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.