This was a Christmas treat that I changed to a "Get Well" cookie. Letting someone know/feel that extra special love. :) You will need heart shape cookie cutter. and rolling pin. dough will need to chill at least 4 hours.
Provided by Teresa Hawkins @Linay
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat butter, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl with mixer on low speed to blend.increase to med-high speed and beat until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla on low speed. Beat in flour and cornstarch until just blended. Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 1 inch thick disk.
- Wrap individually and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm enough to roll out. Heat oven to 350. Have ready a 2 1/2 in heart shape cookie cutter.
- On lightly floured wax paper with lightly floured rolling pin roll 1 disk to 1/8 inch thickness. Keep others refrigerated. Cut out hearts with cookie cutter, Slide paper onto a bake sheet freeze 5 to 10 minutes.
- Peel hearts off paper. Place i inch apart on ungreased bake sheet. Cut a 1 1/2 inch long slit at bottom of hearts. Spread apart slightly to form wings.
- Brush hearts with egg white. Attach 3 almonds on each sides of wings at the tips. Pressing down gently. Sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Reroll scraps only once, or cookies will be tough. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown at edges.
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