Toffee almond crunch cookies

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Chewy but crunchy - an addictive treat
1cupShortening (golden crisco)
¾cupLightly packed brown sugar
½cupGranulated sugar
1eachEgg
2tablespoonsMilk
cupAll purpose flour
¾cupOatmeal
1teaspoonBaking soda
¼teaspoonSalt
4eaches(39 gram each) crunchy toffee chocolate bars, coarsely crushed
1cupSlivered almonds

Directions

Cream shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, milk and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until light and creamy. Combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet, leaving room for spreading. Bake at 375F for 8-9 minutes, or until light golden. Cool slightly, then remove to cooling rack. HINT: Underbake for soft chewy cookies, and bake longer for crisp, crunchy cookies. Origin: Baking Festival 1994 booklet, put out by Baker's Chocolate and Robin Hood Flour. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Nov/94

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 11-15-94