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Post by marlaoh on Feb 6, 2003 6:46:07 GMT -6
Two Hearts Together
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 egg, separated 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup pink decorator sugar Directions 1 In mixer bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, cream cheese, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, vanila and salt until well blended. Add flour, mix well. Chill 2 hours. 2 On floured surface, knead dough to form smooth ball. Divide into thirds. On floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes with cookie cutter. 3 Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 7 to 10 minutes. Cool. 4 In saucepan, combine condensed milk, whipping cream and remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Over medium high heat, cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool. Sandwich "two hearts together" with caramel mixture. Store tightly covered. Makes 2 - 3 dozen
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