(NAPSA)—Fora gift straight from the heart, nothing quite says “love” the way that dessert does. To deliver an endearing message to friends or family celebrating an engagement, bridal shower, or wedding-related activity, you may want to whip up some scrumptious cinnamonhearts. These treats are so easy to prepare, children can help, making these “sweet nothings” a gift from the whole family. Cinnamon Hearts Makes16 rolls Dough 4% to 5 cupsall-purpose flour % cup sugar 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast 1 teaspoonsalt % cup water % cup milk % cup butter or margarine 2 large eggs CinnamonFilling % cup butter or margarine, melted %4 cup sugar 1% tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 cup finely chopped dates or raisins Powdered Sugar Glaze 1 cup powderedsugar, sifted 1 to 2 tablespoons milk '% teaspoonvanilla extract In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt. Heat water, milk, and butter until very warm (120 to 130F). Gradually add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs and 1 If love had to be summedup in flavor, thes: Sayit all. These mouthwatering treats melt into a comforting sweetness, making them a heartfelt gift for those in love. cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces;roll each to 12- x 10-inch rectangle. Brush with butter, sprinkle evenly with sugar, cinnamon, and dates. Roll up tightly from long endsasforjelly roll; pinch seamsto seal. Mark each roll into 16 equal pieces. Starting with first mark, slice every other mark % of the way through dough. Slice remaining marks all the way through dough to make8 rolls from each piece of dough. Spread apart the two halves of each roll like a fan. Gently flatten with hand; shape to resemble hearts. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover, let rise in warm,draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Remove from sheets; cool on wire rack. Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Glaze. Powdered Sugar Glaze: Ina small bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. For morerecipes andtips, visit the Fleischmann’s Yeast Web site at www.breadworld.com.
