Almond French Toast Hearts

Rooney Caldwell

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]

  • 6 slices bread
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1-1/2 tsp almond extract, divided
  • 2 tbsp plus 1 cup butter, divided
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Sliced fresh strawberries
  • Additional confectioners’ sugar

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[directions title=”Directions”]

  1. Cut out bread slices with a heart-shaped cookie cutter; discard trimmings
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, milk and 1/2 tsp almond extract.
  3. Dip bread on both sides in egg mixture.
  4. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter
  5. Cook bread hearts for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown
  6. For almond butter, in a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and remaining butter and extract; mix well
  7. Sprinkle French toast with additional powdered sugar
  8. Serve with almond butter and strawberries

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