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"luv u lotz!!"

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pat Morris
@AugustaPat
Augusta, GA

These cut-out cookie hearts are bursting with a Red Velvet filling. Pillsbury’s slogan states, “Nothin' says lovin' like somethin' from the oven.” This cookie recipe that I developed is easy, delicious and says, “Luv U Lotz!” I use my shortbread cookie recipe (submitted: Dulce de Leche Filled Shortbread Cookies) but cut out hearts instead of circles. For one-half of the cut-out hearts, I cut the center out of a larger heart with a smaller heart-shaped cutter, so that you could see the yummy filling through the top cookie. Recipe can be doubled! Enjoy and Happy Valentine's Day!!

(1 rating)
yield 18 -24 unfilled cookies; 9-12 filled cookies

Ingredients For "luv u lotz!!"

  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    (2 sticks) unsalted butter (not margarine) at room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract (not artificial flavoring)
  • FOR THE FILLING:
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 1/4 c
    confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/3 c
    sifted, dry red velvet cake mix
  • 1 tsp
    sifted cocoa powder

How To Make "luv u lotz!!"

  • 1
    FOR THE COOKIES: In a medium size bowl whisk the flour with the salt. In a larger bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in the Vanilla Extract.
  • 2
    Gently beat in the flour mixture just until incorporated. Flatten the dough into a disk shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill the dough for at least an hour, or until firm.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F -with the rack in the middle of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 4
    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Using a lightly floured 1-1/2 or 2 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut dough; then take a smaller heart-shaped cookie cutter and cut a heart in the middle of each heart.
  • 5
    Place cut out cookie dough on baking sheets and put in refrigerator for about 15 minutes -this firms the dough and helps cookies keep shape while baking.
  • 6
    Bake in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes -until edges of cookies are light brown around the edges. Cool on a cooling rack. Makes 18-24 unfilled cookies.
  • 7
    FOR THE FILLING: Mix 4 ounces softened Cream Cheese and 1 tablespoon softened butter with 1/4 cup Confectioners’ Sugar and 1/3 cup of sifted, dry Red Velvet Cake Mix plus 1 teaspoon sifted Cocoa. Mix well, until creamy.
  • 8
    NOTE: This is not a real sweet filling. If you want it sweeter, you can add more sugar. If you do, you may need a little more butter or Cream Cheese to make it to the desired spreading consistency.
  • 9
    Spread filling between two cooled shortbread cookies (Top cookie has the cut-out heart in the center). If desired, you can sift Confectioners' Sugar over cookies; or decorate with Sprinkles, or colored decorating sugar.
  • 10
    Enjoy! "Luv U Lotz!!"
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