Valentine’s Day Recipes

within 1/2-inch of edges. Sprinkle half of cherry mixture on surface. Beginning at

long end, roll up tightly as for jelly roll. Pinch seam to seal; carefully roll back and

forth to stretch to 26-inch rope. Place, seam side down, on greased baking sheet.

Form into ring; pinch ends together to seal. Shape into heart.

With sharp knife, cut slits starting at outside edge of heart, 2/3 of the way through

dough, at 3/4-inch intervals. Turn each section on its side to show filling. Repeat

with remaining dough, butter and filling. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place

until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes or until done; switch positions of sheets in oven

halfway through baking time for even browning. Remove from sheets; cool on wire

racks. Frost with Almond Icing.

Almond Icing: Combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted, 1/2 teaspoon almond

extract and 2 to 3 tablespoons milk. Stir until smooth.

Valentine Recipes