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Strawberry Valentine Cookies

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Note:Courtesy of  http://www.tasteofhome.com.



Ingredients
    * 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 2% milk

Directions

    * 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.

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