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"As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy, and to make plans."--Ernest Hemingway

Valentines Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. butter or margarine
2/3/c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
Frosting
2 c. sifted confectionary sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Red food coloring
Directions:
Directions:
In a bowl cream the butter thoroughly; gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add salt, vanilla, and almond extract. Add sifted flour, blend well.
Chill for about 20 minutes. Roll small portions of dough out on a lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a heart shaped cookie cutter(2 1/2 inches). Placed on ungreased baking sheets two inches apart. Bake in a 375 degree oven until golden. Remove to racks to cool while preparing the frosting.
Combine the sifted confectionary sugar, milk, and vanilla thoroughly; add food coloring until desired shade is obtained. Spread evenly over the top of each cookie.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
47 cookies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Mom says she uses this recipe and no other for cut out cookies. Any shape cutter can be used and vary the color for the season.
This recipe is a great memory for us. We would see these frosted cookies in a clear glass jar and would want to eat them all in one sitting. Good loving in this recipe.

 

 

 

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