TEXAN-SIZED ALMOND CRUNCH COOKIES

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Texan-Sized Almond Crunch Cookies image

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped almonds
1 cup English toffee bits (from 10-oz. pkg.)
sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine sugar, powdered sugar, margarine and oil beat until well blended. Add almond extract and eggs mix well. In second large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt mix well. Add to sugar mixture mix at low speed until well blended. By hand, stir in almonds and toffee bits. If necessary, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough about 30 minutes for easier handling.Using large tablespoonfuls of dough, shape into balls. Roll in sugar. Place 5 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. With fork dipped in sugar, flatten each in crisscross pattern.Bake at 350°F. for 12 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Cool 1 minute remove from cookie sheets.HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: No change.Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie): Calories 230 Protein 3g Carbohydrate 23g Fat 14g Sodium 170mgPICTURE: Top to bottom: Texan-Sized Almond Crunch Cookies, Maple Oat ChewiesFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Zaman Pakhtoon
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few extra egg whites in my fridge and these cookies are a great way to use them up.


Toni Mendza
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Bishnu Bohora
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack.


Tara Acharya
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Chaiti Dey
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and everyone will love them.


Shanu Jamgbadi
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I love the texture of these cookies. They're chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside.


sulaiman khan
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're not too big or too small.


zaw zaw zaw zaw
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I made these cookies with chocolate chips and they were amazing! The chocolate adds a great flavor and makes them even more decadent.


Chris Mather
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Aqsafatima Hamid
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I'm not a huge fan of almonds, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The almond flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Elisha Wicks
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These cookies are so easy to make and they turn out perfect every time. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


Sridevi Nilushan
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Lewis Njagi
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These cookies are so delicious! They're the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy, and the almond flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.