Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 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 almonds, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) package butter brickle, baking pieces

Method

  • In a large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, powdered sugar, margarine and oil until blended. Add extract and eggs, blending well.
  • Add flours, soda, cream of tartar and salt and mix well. Stir in almonds and brickle. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Shape tbsps. of dough into balls. Roll balls I granulated sugar. Place 4-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • With fork dipped in sugar, flatten each in a crisscross pattern.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 18 minutes or until light and golden brown around edges.
  • Cool one minute and remove from baking sheets. Cool completely on wire racks.