SHORTBREAD HEARTS

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These flaky cookies melt in your mouth. Dipped in chocolate, they look festive.-Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
Dash salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 pound dark chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water and extract until mixture forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Bake at 325° for 13-16 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Dip one side of cookies in candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Jarral Ajk
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I'm not a huge fan of shortbread, but these hearts are pretty good. They're not too dry and they have a nice flavor.


diNDin koveli
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These shortbread hearts are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Nona Shelton
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The shortbread hearts were dry and crumbly.


Rice
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These shortbread hearts are absolutely delicious. I love the buttery flavor and the delicate crumb.


Conley Mcelhinney
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I've made these shortbread hearts several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're my go-to recipe for shortbread cookies.


Tisia Emima
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These shortbread hearts are the perfect gift for any shortbread lover in your life.


Hyder Ail
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I love the delicate flavor of these shortbread hearts. They're not too sweet, so they're perfect for snacking on or serving with tea.


Sonia Torres
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These shortbread hearts are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle them.


Elizabeth Hammond
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I made these shortbread hearts for a Valentine's Day party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Liam Gray
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These shortbread hearts are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're buttery, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.