Strawberry Valentine Cookies 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 1 teaspoon shortening FROSTING: 1/3 cup butter, softened Printed from tasteofhome.com May 9, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Strawberry Valentine Cookies cont. 2 tablespoons strawberry drink mix 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 cups confectioners' sugar 3 to 5 tablespoons milk In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. 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 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 Printed from tasteofhome.com May 9, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Strawberry Valentine Cookies removing to wire racks to cool completely. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over cookies; let stand until set. In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, drink mix and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Decorate cookies. Yield: about 2 dozen. Printed from tasteofhome.com May 9, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008