SHORTBREAD HEARTS

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Treat the sweethearts in your life by gifting them with these hearts. They'll love you for it!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h3m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon red food color
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup white baking chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Betty Crocker™ heart decors, if desired

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 candy hearts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg

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