2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Food coloring to match melon (orange or red)
1/3 c. mini sweet chocolate drops
1 egg white
1 tbsp. water
Colored sugar

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Mix butter and shortening for 30 seconds with mixer. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, vanilla and food coloring. Beat well on medium speed. Add flour mixture, mix. Chill for 3 hours or until easy to handle.