Orange Toffee Almond Sandies

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
• 2 cups almonds sliced
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar 
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 
• 2  eggs 
• 4.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 teaspoon orange extract 
• 3 tablespoons orange zest 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 2 cups toffee bits english
• 1 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• mixing bowl
• wire rack
• blender

Directions

1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl, add the butter, oil and the sugars. Using a hand-held mixer, beat until combined. Beat in the extracts.
3. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 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.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2-inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven to a wire rack to cool before serving.