Broken Heart Cookies

Steps

• 1

  Make cookie dough as directed on package. Roll out dough and cut into heart shapes with a cookie cutter. With a sharp knife, cut a crack into each heart to look like a broken heart. Bake as directed on package, until edges are golden brown, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• 2

  Remove from oven and reshape gently, if needed. (Tip: You can use your cookie cutter to reshape the warm cookies.) Allow to cool completely.
• 3

  Meanwhile, make the frosting. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, add powdered sugar and meringue powder to mixer bowl. On medium speed, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is achieved. You want the frosting to be thin enough to melt within the outline of the cookie, but not so thin that it runs over the edges. If too thick, add warm water a teaspoon at a time to thin. If too thin, add powdered sugar to thicken.
• 4

  Divide the frosting into plastic food bags. Add food coloring to each bag as desired. For the look of conversation heart candy, use pink, lavender, white and yellow plus red for the writing. Using a piping bag and small circle tips, frost the cookies. Allow to set and then use the red to write sentiments on the cookies.
• 5

  Ideas for anti-Valentine's Day sentiments: Nah, No Way, Whatever, Single Ladies, Meh ... or whatever your heart dreams up!