Macadamia Shortbread Hearts Recipe

• 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

1. Blend flour, sugar, lemon peel and salt in food processor.
2. Add in butter and process till coarse meal forms, using on/off turns.
3. Add in egg and vanilla and process till just blended.
4. Transfer to bowl.
5. Gently fold in nuts.
6. Chill at least 2 hrs.
7. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
8. Lightly butter baking sheet (or possibly use parchment paper).
9. Let dough soften 10 min.
10. Roll out on floured pastry cloth 1/4 inch thick.
11. Cut into 2 1/2 to 3 inch hearts.
12. Chill cookies on cookie sheet 15 min before baking.
13. Bake till edges begin to turn golden, about 18 min.
14. Cold on rack.
15. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.

unsalted macadamia nuts, flour, sugar, salt, butter, egg, vanilla

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/macadamia-shortbread-hearts-46543 (may not work)