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

Layan Adeeb
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These cookies are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Md Sifat Hossain
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I'm going to try making these cookies again. I think I just need to practice a little more.


laura parker
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Md Suhag
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they're still tasty.


Melanie Williams
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I'm going to try making these cookies with different types of jam. I think they would be good with strawberry or blueberry jam too.


Ripon Khan00
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I had a hard time finding raspberry jam, but I'm glad I did. It really makes these cookies special.


Litea Adi
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Kezang Eden
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I love how these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.


Christophe Bizi
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Jibrin Umar
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I'm not a baker, but even I could make these cookies. They're so easy to follow.


nkosinathi more yoh
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're great for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or just a simple snack.


Dae Dae
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


mia muckley
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These cookies are so delicious! The shortbread is perfectly crumbly and the raspberry jam adds a nice tartness.


Obaaro Peter
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I love how simple this recipe is. I only needed a few ingredients and it came together in no time.


Bingolotto
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These shortbread hearts are the perfect combination of buttery, crumbly, and sweet. They're so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.