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Christmas Candy Cookies Recipe

Course: Cookies
Author: RecipeRodeo.com

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3-½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 package 8 ounces mini red and green M&M's or Heath baking bits

Instructions

  • In a bowl, cream butter, sugars and oil.
  • Add eggs and extract; mix well.
  • Combine flours, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Stir in almonds and candy.
  • Chill for 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Flatten with a flat-bottomed glass. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on wire racks.