Directions:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Tint one portion pink; leave remaining dough white. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- On a floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out hearts with a small heart-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour.
- For Heart-to-Heart Cookies: On an ungreased baking sheet, arrange hearts in groups of three in a straight line with sides of hearts touching. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Pipe Valentine phrases on cookies.
- For Valentine Wreaths: On an ungreased baking sheet, arrange alternating colors of six small hearts in a circle with sides of hearts touching. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Pipe Valentine phrases on cookies. Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen (depending on size).
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 377.63 Kcal (1581 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 131.45 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.61g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 9.92mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 21.71mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 19.51mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 53.91g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 7.16g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% | |
| Protein | 4.22g | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8.2mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 340.92 Kcal (1427 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 118.68 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.19g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 8.96mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 19.6mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 17.61mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 48.67g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 6.46g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% | |
| Protein | 3.81g | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7.4mg | 1% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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