What do you need to make French Hearts?
If you are fancy you can always make your own laminated dough, but I am certainly not. However faking fancy is totally my thing so all I use are these three ingredients:
pre rolled puff pastry sheets (or a block you roll out)sugara little orange zest to mix it up - you can use cinnamon, cardamom or even leave them plain!a teensy bit of salt
The Orange Zest is not traditional per se, but I love how it elevates the flavor of these French Hearts. Also can I just say how utterly GORGEOUS the smell is when you rub the zest into sugar? Almost makes you want to not wash your hands after. Don’t worry friends though I did. As a quick note these French Hearts are smaller than the classic bakery ones. I contemplated making large ones, but then imagining my girls tearing them in half to eat them and the subsequent cleaning was enough to make me change my mind!
How to Make Easy French Hearts
Step One: Rub the zest (if using) together in a bowl with the sugar, set aside. Step Two: Unfurl the puff pastry sheet and scatter a layer of your sugar mix over top Step Three: Mark a halfway line lightly and star rolling the puff pastry inwards from one edge towards the middle stopping at your halfway line. Repeat with the other side Step Four: Slice into 1 cm slices, arrange on a cookie sheet Step Five: Bake at 400 F for 5-6 on one side, then flip and bake for another 3-4 minutes until they look caramelly. Cool completely before eating. They’re also really pretty (if I do say so myself) and would make great hostess gifts or a very welcome addition to the usual smorgasbord of Christmas cookies. Looking for more elegant treats? Try one of these!
Lindt Shortbread CookiesCoconut MacaroonsChewy Ginger Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
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