Be My Valentine Cookies

1. 1

   Combine all cookie ingredients except flour in bowl.

2. 2

   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.

3. 3

   Add flour; beat at low speed until well mixed.

4. 4

   Divide dough in half; wrap each half in plastic food wrap.

5. 5

   Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight until chilled.

6. 6

   Heat oven to 375F.

7. 7

   Roll out dough, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.

8. 8

   Cut out cookies with 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cutter.

9. 9

   Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

10. 10

    Bake 7-10 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.

11. 11

    Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack; cool completely.

12. 12

    Melt chocolate and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until melted.

13. 13

    Dip half of each heart into chocolate.

14. 14

    Place onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is firm.

15. 15

    Store refrigerated.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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