Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2 1/2  cups          all-purpose flour
   1      cup           sugar
   1      cup           unsalted butter -- softened
   1      large         egg
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   6      ounces        almond brickle bits

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350F. In large mixer bowl combine all ingredients except almond brickle bits. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in almond brickle bits. Shape rounded teaspoonsfuls of dough into 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes, or until edges are very lightly browned.