ALMOND FRENCH TOAST HEARTS

Almond French Toast Hearts 

6 slices of bread**

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided

2 tablespoons plus 

1 cup butter, divided

3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Additional confectioners' sugar

Sliced fresh strawberries

Cut out bread slices with a 3-3/4-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter; discard trimmings.

In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, milk and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Dip bread on both sides in egg mixture. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Cook bread hearts for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

For almond butter, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining butter and extract; mix well. Sprinkle French toast with additional confectioners' sugar. Serve with almond butter and strawberries. 

**you will need a 3-3 1/4in. heart shaped cookie cutter

Yield: 3 servings.

Courtesy of Taste of Home