Cinnamon Bites

Ingredients

• 50g (1/2 cup) flaked almonds
• 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 sheets (25 x 25cm) frozen ready-rolled shortcrust pastry, just thawed
• 1 egg white, lightly whisked

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a large baking sheet with non-stick baking paper. Combine the almonds, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
2. Place 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface. Use a 7.5cm-diameter heart-shaped pastry cutter to cut hearts from the pastry. Transfer to the lined sheet. Repeat with the remaining pastry.
3. Brush the pastry hearts lightly with egg white. Sprinkle with the almond mixture. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve.