Toffee Almond Sandies Recipe
Overview:
We adore these Toffee Almond Sandies in our household! They’re buttery, light, and boast a delightful crispiness with every bite. This recipe yields a bounty of cookies, making it perfect for sharing or storing some for later. But if you prefer a smaller batch, feel free to halve the ingredients. These drop cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or simply indulging in a sweet moment for yourself.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 1065.6
- Fat Content: 66.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 23.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 117.9mg
- Sodium Content: 660.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 107g
- Fiber Content: 4.5g
- Sugar Content: 55.4g
- Protein Content: 13.4g
Time Table:
| Preparation | Cooking | Total |
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| 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 20 minutes |
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of icing sugar
- 1 cup of eggs (approximately 9 large eggs)
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 4 1/2 teaspoons of cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of almonds
- 1 cup of toffee bits
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and icing sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next.
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Add Flavor: Beat in your chosen extract to enhance the flavor profile of the dough.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
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Gradually Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Fold in Almonds and Toffee Bits: Gently fold in the almonds and toffee bits until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Drop Dough onto Cookie Sheet: Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, ensuring they are placed approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
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Cool: Once baked to perfection, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Enjoy: Once cooled, indulge in these delightful Toffee Almond Sandies! They’re perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, sharing with friends and family, or simply savoring as a sweet treat whenever the craving strikes.
These Toffee Almond Sandies are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire, with their irresistible combination of buttery goodness, crunchy almonds, and sweet toffee bits. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just because, these cookies are guaranteed to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more!
