A valentine cookie recipe that is a perfect way to say "I Love You."
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened |
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(3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
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cup sugar |
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egg |
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teaspoon peppermint extract |
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cups all-purpose flour |
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(12-ounce) package (2 cups) real semi-sweet chocolate chips |
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tablespoons shortening |
Combine all cookie ingredients
except flour in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Continue beating until well mixed. Divide dough in half; wrap each half in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate dough 2 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies with 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cutter. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely.
Melt chocolate and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted (4 to 6 minutes). Dip half of each heart into chocolate. Place onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Store refrigerated.
