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Macadamia Shortbread Hearts
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. unsalted macadamia nuts, minced
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 c. chilled unsalted butter, cut in pcs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
- Blend flour, sugar, lemon peel and salt in food processor. Add in butter and process till coarse meal forms, using on/off turns. Add in egg and vanilla and process till just blended. Transfer to bowl. Gently fold in nuts. Chill at least 2 hrs.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly butter baking sheet (or possibly use parchment paper). Let dough soften 10 min. Roll out on floured pastry cloth 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 to 3 inch hearts. Chill cookies on cookie sheet 15 min before baking. Bake till edges begin to turn golden, about 18 min. Cold on rack. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.
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