Shortbread Hearts

Name: Shortbread Hearts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 2 hearts, 6-8 serving(s)
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)

Submitted by Celeste

"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."

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Ready In:: 36mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 2 hearts
Serves:: 6-8

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

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 heart sprinkles.