I meant to post this last week, but never was able.
Please accept my sincere apologies. Â I wish I could send you each some of these cookies to make amends.
They are absolutely amazing. Â Completely decadent. Â Totally befitting an enchanting evening such a New Years Eve.
I used Sprinkle Bakes Chocolate Sugar Cookies. Â She describes them as being ideal for decorating, and I couldn’t agree more!
The champagne buttercream is just a basic recipe I have been using, with the substitution of champagne for the heavy cream.
Tips for success:
Use a good quality cocoa. Â These cookies are rich and you can really taste the deep cocoa flavor. Â The better the cocoa, the better the cookie. Â Seriously, Heather knows her stuff.
Use a champagne you enjoy.  You only need three tablespoons for the recipe… wouldn’t it be a shame to let an opened bottle of champagne to go to waste?
If you want to make the cute little poinsettia design I did, simply grab a Wilton #366 tip and have at it.  I threw on some gold sprinkles for good measure.
Have fun! Â Lick the bowl and eat some cookie dough. Â Then run 27 miles so you can fit into your pretty New Years Eve outfit.
P.S. Â I am totally going to post the Snow Globe tutorial soon! Â Its on my list!
These are so cute! And at least we’re hanging out on FB together late on a Friday night, right?
Yes!!! Love to you! 🙂
these are STUNNING! you are so talented and imaginative with frosting.
Thank you Kris!
Beautiful! Happy New Year my friend! xoxo
Right back at you Maria!! I was just on your blog looking at your favorite “recipe” of 2011… you totally made my day with that! 🙂
🙂 you’re asweetheart… we can be lame together! virtual slumber party!
Ha! Sounds like a deal! 🙂
WOWZA!!
Looks absolutely amazing!
Must make these asap!
xo
Thanks beautiful lady! Many blessings to you!
Happy New Year my friend! I heart you!!
I heart you more! 🙂
Those look divine! Love them!
Thank you! Many blessings to you Kara!
So pretty! And you are right, Sprinkle Bakes does def know her stuff! I honestly think I might have to make these to ring in the new year!
Isnt she amazing?!? Loved getting to know you better this year Jessica!
Your comment just made my day:) I love your blog and am so thankful for you! Cheers to getting to know more of each other in 2012! Much baking love to you!!
I love how you piped the top of the cookies…just adds so much to their design! Pictures are so pretty too!
Thank you SO much for those kind words! 🙂 Blessings!
These look irresistible! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!!!
Thank you sweet Amalia!