Yields Makes 5 1/2 dozen
AuthorRuby Roethler, Paradise, California,

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Cut the butter into chunks and put in a large bowl; add granulated and brown sugars. Beat with a mixer to blend, then beat on high speed until the mixture is fluffy.

Step 2
2

Add eggs and vanilla; beat to blend.

Step 3
3

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on slow speed to incorporate dry ingredients, then beat on medium speed until well blended.

Step 4
4

Stir in almond brickle.

Step 5
5

Drop cookie dough in rounded teaspoon portions about 2 inches apart on oiled or nonstick baking sheets.

Step 6
6

Bake in a 375° oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes (if using one oven, alternate pan positions after 4 to 5 minutes).

Step 7
7

Cool about 2 minutes on pan. With a wide spatula, transfer cookies to racks to cool.

Step 8
8

Serve, or store airtight at once for up to 3 days. Freeze to store longer.

Step 9
9

Nutritional analysis per cookie.

Ingredients

 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter or margarine
 1 cup granulated sugar
 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
 2 large eggs
 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
 1 teaspoon baking powder
 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1 bag (7.5 oz.) almond brickle or toffee bits or about 1 cup (6 oz.) chopped chocolate-covered toffee candy bars

Directions

Step 1
1

Cut the butter into chunks and put in a large bowl; add granulated and brown sugars. Beat with a mixer to blend, then beat on high speed until the mixture is fluffy.

Step 2
2

Add eggs and vanilla; beat to blend.

Step 3
3

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on slow speed to incorporate dry ingredients, then beat on medium speed until well blended.

Step 4
4

Stir in almond brickle.

Step 5
5

Drop cookie dough in rounded teaspoon portions about 2 inches apart on oiled or nonstick baking sheets.

Step 6
6

Bake in a 375° oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes (if using one oven, alternate pan positions after 4 to 5 minutes).

Step 7
7

Cool about 2 minutes on pan. With a wide spatula, transfer cookies to racks to cool.

Step 8
8

Serve, or store airtight at once for up to 3 days. Freeze to store longer.

Step 9
9

Nutritional analysis per cookie.

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