Almond French Toast Hearts

[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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