Two Hearts Together Recipe

In mixer bowl beat butter granulated sugar cream cheese egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon almond extract vanilla and salt until well blended. Add flour mix well. Chill 2 hours.

On floured surface knead dough to form smooth ball. Divide into thirds. On floured surface roll out each portion to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes with cookie cutter.

Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 7 to 10 minutes. Cool.

In saucepan combine condensed milk whipping cream and remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Over medium high heat cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until thickened 8 to 10 minutes. Cool. Sandwich \two hearts together\ with caramel mixture. Store tightly covered.