STRAWBERRY VALENTINE COOKIES

Strawberry Valentine Cookies image

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

Time 1h

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

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.