Strawberry Valentine Cookies |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Start a new Valentineâs Day tradition with these pretty, whimsical cookies from Marna Heitz of Farley, Iowa. Strawberry is a perfect complement to the chocolate glaze. Ingredients:
2/3 cup butter, softened |
2/3 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup strawberry drink mix |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
glaze: |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 teaspoon shortening |
frosting: |
1/3 cup butter, softened |
2 tablespoons strawberry drink mix |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
3 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and lemon juice. Combine the flour, drink mix, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2- to 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over cookies; let stand until set.
4. In a small bowl, beat the butter, drink mix and salt until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Decorate cookies. Yield: about 2 dozen.
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