Strawberry Valentine Cookies

Strawberry Valentine Cookies
24 Servings

* 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 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.