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Almond Heart Cookies
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5 from 2 votes

Almond Heart Cookies

Give your love the gift of love with a lot of hearts this year! Happy baking using this almond heart cookies recipe.
Photos by Jonathan Lovekin. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living. Copyright © 2014.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Baking Recipes
Cuisine: cookies
Keyword: Almond Heart Cookies
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds toasted
  • 1/2 cup light rye flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar plus more for dusting
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse almonds and flours until nuts are finely ground. Add salt and cinnamon; pulse to combine.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Add egg yolk and almond extract; beat until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually beat in flour mixture until just combined.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Roll tablespoon-size portions of dough into 1/4-inch (5mm)-thick ropes, each about 7 inches (17 cm) long. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets and shape into hearts. Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are golden brown and crisp, about 17 minutes. Let cool completely on baking sheets on wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 148mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g