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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Frosted Valentine Cookies

Frosted Valentine Cookies Recipe

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
* 21 Servings
* Prep: 25 min.
* Bake: 15 min.

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

Directions

* 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. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 349 calories, 21 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 233 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Frosted Valentine Cookies published in Taste of Home February/March 1994, p35  Beth Layman :)

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