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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes |
Ready In: 36 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Treat the sweethearts in your life by gifting them with these big red edible hearts. They'll love you for it! NOTE: This makes 2 large hearts, enough to serve 6-8 people. Ingredients:
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened |
3/4 cup powdered sugar |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup sliced almonds |
1/4 cup white chocolate chips |
1 teaspoon shortening |
heart candy sprinkles, if desired (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F Beat butter, powdered sugar, almond extract and food color in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in flour and almonds.
2. Divide dough in half; cover half and set aside. Place remaining half on ungreased cookie sheet; press into heart shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool on cookie sheet 25 minutes; carefully remove from cookie sheet to serving platter. Repeat with remaining dough.
4. Place baking chips and shortening in microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium-High (70%) about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over shortbread. Sprinkle with heart sprinkles.
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