FROSTED VALENTINE COOKIES

Frosted Valentine Cookies image

Sharing delicious sweets has long been the way to show affection. Why not demonstrate your love this Valentine's Day by making a batch of these buttery cookies? - Marcy Cella, L'Anse, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound dark or milk chocolate candy coating, melted
Confectioners' sugar icing, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour, oats, extracts and salt; mix well. , Roll out dough to 1/4-in thickness. Cut with a 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Spread warm cookies with candy coating; cool. Decorate with icing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.