Heartthrob Cookies

• 2 cups butter-flavored shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 15 drops red food coloring
• Red decorating gel

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Tint one portion pink; leave remaining dough white. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. On a floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out hearts with a small heart-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour.
3. On an ungreased
4. , arrange hearts in groups of three in a straight line with sides of hearts touching. Bake at 375u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Pipe Valentine phrases on cookies.
5. On an ungreased
6. , arrange alternating colors of six small hearts in a circle with sides of hearts touching. Bake at 375u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Pipe Valentine phrases on cookies.

butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, peppermint, allpurpose, baking powder, salt, coloring, red decorating gel

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/heartthrob-cookies/ (may not work)