Texas-Sized Almond Crunch Cookies

Texas-Sized Almond Crunch Cookies (Recipe by Mickey Sorenson)

Ingredients
A.

• 1 C. Sugar
• 1 C. Powdered Sugar
• 1 C. Oil
• 1 C. softened butter

B.

• 1 tsp almond extract
• 2 eggs

C.

• 4 1/2 C. flour
• 1 tsp. each: baking soda, salt, cream of tartar
• 2 C. coarsely chopped almonds (I use slivered almonds coarsely chopped)
• 1/8 oz. pkg Heath Toffee Chips

Directions

1. Blend group A until well mixed. Add B and mix well. Gradually add C.

2. By hand, stir in nuts and chips. Roll large tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Roll in granulated sugar.

3. Place 5 inches apart on cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar -- Criss-cross.

4. Bake at 350 degrees until light golden around edges, abt 15-18 minutes. Can make large cookies or smaller ones, which will make more.