Meryl Streep`s Heart Cookies

-MARY WILSON BWVB02B 3/4 lb Butter; soft

3/4 c Honey

1 ts Vanilla

2/3 c Almonds; finely ground

1 3/4 c Whole wheat flour

1 3/4 c All-purpose flour

Jam or preserve for filling Cream butter, honey and vanilla with mixer. Add almonds and flour. Knead on flour board until well blended. Refrigerate 1 hour. Roll out to 1/8" on lightly floured board. Cut into shapes. (Use a Heart-shaped cookie cutter). If filling with jam or preserves, make a thumbprint in center of each cookie. Place on cookie sheet, then spoon a dab of your favorite jam or preserves into thumbprint. Bake 7 to 12 minutes at 325~. Edges should be light brown. Cool on rack. Source: The Celebrity Chefs Cookbook by Ruby Jeanne Caldwell. -----