STRAWBERRY VALENTINE COOKIES

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Start a new Valentine's Day tradition with these pretty, whimsical cookies. The sweet strawberry flavor is a perfect complement to the chocolate glaze. -Marna Heitz

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large 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 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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and lemon juice. Combine 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 8-10 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown. Cool 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 butter, drink mix and salt until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Decorate cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Hassan Sha
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


K1ngM
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Yum!


Volkatic UK
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I made these cookies for my Valentine and he loved them! They were so easy to make and they turned out so cute. I will definitely be making these again.


NaturalDavid
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These cookies were amazing! Loved the flavor and texture. Will definitely be making again.


Chia Noma
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they're absolutely delicious. The strawberry flavor is perfect and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again soon.