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Strawberry Valentine Cookies
Start a new Valentine’s Day tradition with these pretty, whimsical cookies from Marna Heitz of Farley, Iowa. Strawberry is a perfect complement to the chocolate glaze.
24 Servings
Prep: 50 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling
Ingredients
2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups 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
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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 milk
Directions
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.
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
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Directions (continued)
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.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until
smooth. Spread over cookies; let stand until set.
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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