Watermelon Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl on medium speed with an electric mixer.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in egg, milk and vanilla.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
5. 5
   Add a desirable amount of red food coloring to color the dough, beating until blended.
6. 6
   Shape dough into a ball and chill at least 3 hours.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half.
8. 8
   Store 1 portion in refrigerator. Roll remaining portion to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured board.
9. 9
   Cut dough with a 3 inch round cookie cutter and cut the circle in half.
10. 10
    Place each piece on an ungreased cookie sheet and press several mini morsels in each cookie.
11. 11
    Repeat with remaining dough.
12. 12
    Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes, but not brown.
13. 13
    Cool on wire rack.
14. 14
    Combine 10x sugar and water, mixing until smooth.
15. 15
    Add a small amount of green food color and dip each round edge of each cookie in the green frosting.
16. 16
    Place on wax paper.
17. 17
    Yields 3 dozen.