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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Sandy’s Sandies

  (This is 1/2 recipe. Full recipe below.)

From Sandy Rudy

PREP TIME: 35 min COOK TIME: 15 min  YIELD: about 12 6 dozen

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (57 g)
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour (210 g)
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (1/4 t nutmeg)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cups chopped walnuts/pecans finely chopped (100 g)
  • 1/2 package of (8 oz) Heath toffee bits
  • Additional sugar


In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the oil, egg, and extract. 


Combine the flours, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and toffee bits


Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with a fork. 


Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.


https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/toffee-almond-sandies/

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar (200 g)
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar (112g)vggg
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (420 g)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (113 g)b
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped almonds. (Chopped walnuts-190g)
  • 1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits
  • Additional sugar

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