Almond French Toast Hearts

• 6 1-inch thick slices bread
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 2 tbsp. butter
• margarine
• Sifted powdered sugar
• Fresh strawberries (optional)
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 tbsp. sifted powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. almond extract

1. Cut a heart shape from each bread slice, using a 3-1/2 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter.
2. Reserve bread trimmings for other uses.
3. Combine milk, eggs and almond extract in a shallow dish; stir well.
4. Dip heart-shaped bread slices into egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.
5. Melt 1 tbsp.
6. butter in a large skillet or on a hot griddle; arrange the slices of bread in the skillet and cook over medium heat, 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
7. Transfer to a serving plate and keep warm.
8. Repeat procedure with remaining bread slices, egg mixture and butter.
9. Sprinkle French toast with powdered sugar.
10. Spoon almond butter into a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip and pipe butter onto center of each heart, if desired.
11. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.
12. Almond butter: Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
13. Beat at medium speed on an electric mixer until smooth.
14. Chill until slightly firm but still soft enough to pipe.

bread, milk, eggs, almond extract, butter, margarine, powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, butter, powdered sugar, almond extract

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4911 (may not work)