Strawberry Valentine Cookies Recipe

Strawberry Valentine Cookies Recipe

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.

Ingredients of Strawberry Valentine Cookies Recipe

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

Preparation of Strawberry Valentine Cookies Recipe

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 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.

Source: Tasteofhome.com