Heart Biscuits
Quick Cooking
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"Mom always made heart-shaped biscuits for Valentine's Day," says Tina Christensen of Addison, Illinois. "When I realized how easy they were, I continued the tradition! They're great anytime of year served warm with a honey or cinnamon spread."
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- HONEY SPREAD:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- CINNAMON SPREAD:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions:
In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in milk until the mixture forms a ball.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead five to six times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-in. heart-shaped cookie or biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
For honey spread, combine butter and honey in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth. For cinnamon spread, combine butter, sugar and cinnamon in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth Serve with the warm biscuits. Yield: about 1 dozen.