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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
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

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 9, 2008

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Strawberry Valentine Cookies cont.

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 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.