CUPID'S CHOCOLATE-CHIP VALENTINES
1 package (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate-chip cookie dough (peanut
butter or sugar-cookie dough can be used)
1/4 cup oats
1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candy
1 can vanilla frosting
Food coloring
Colored decorating sugar, sprinkles, candy conversation hearts, red hots or
other candies
Slightly soften dough. Knead oats and crushed candy into dough. Roll and cut
with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place cookies on cookie sheet, and bake
as directed on package.
Or, press into greased heart cookie molds; bake 10 to 12 minutes or until
light brown at 350 degrees. Cool. Tint frosting, as desired. Frost; decorate
with candies.
If making as a gift, wrap in cellophane and tie with a bow.
Source: ``Valentine Treats: Recipes and Crafts for the Whole Family,'' by
Sara Perry
