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Eeek, are you all excited for Valentine's Day? I know I am!

The naughty but nice Martha Stewart has dropped another delight in my mail box, (tempting me again), a recipe for Valentine Cookies ~ and really just how sweet do they look?

Ok, so the recipe ~ here goes ...

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Ingredients

Makes several dozen, depending on cookie size

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup pale-pink or white sanding sugar (optional)
Petal dust in pink, orange, and violet tones (optional)
2/3 cup apricot or strawberry jam, slightly warmed (optional)


Directions

In bowl of electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into large bowl. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture to mixer bowl, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. Wrap dough in plastic; chill until firm, 1 hour or overnight.

To color white sanding sugar, if using: Place a few tablespoons in a small bowl. Mix in petal dust with a toothpick, a bit at a time, until desired shade is reached. Colored sanding sugar will last indefinitely.

Heat oven with two racks centered to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. On lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut out hearts using any 1- to 3 1/2-inch heart cookie cutters. If desired, cut centers out of some hearts. Transfer with spatula to baking sheets. Chill for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, if using. Bake until just golden but not too brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to rack. Continue with dough; reroll scraps.

To make sandwich hearts: Brush bottom heart lightly with jam; cover with a second heart with center cut out; jam will adhere hearts. Fill cut-out area with more jam. Cookies will keep, in an airtight container, at room temperature for 1 week.

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I'm getting all in a fluster for Valentine's Day, hope you are too!
I like to have lots of Valentine's decorations around the home, so I think I will start tonight so it is all lovely for when we wake up tomorrow!

I go a little love crazy this time of year with red & love heart themed clothing, underwear, pj's & accessories!!!! I think I should live in the Kissing Town from *The 10th Kingdom*
(Does anyone else absolutely love The 10th Kingdom? Ooohh and Wolf!!!!! If you know The 10th Kingdom, you will know what I mean I'm sure!!!! *Giggle*)

Anyhoo hope you have a deliciously wonderful day filled with lots of love & kisses.
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