I meant to post this last week, but never was able.

Please accept my sincere apologies.  I wish I could send you each some of these cookies to make amends.

They are absolutely amazing.  Completely decadent.  Totally befitting an enchanting evening such a New Years Eve.

I used Sprinkle Bakes Chocolate Sugar Cookies.  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.  These cookies are rich and you can really taste the deep cocoa flavor.  The better the cocoa, the better the cookie.  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!  Lick the bowl and eat some cookie dough.  Then run 27 miles so you can fit into your pretty New Years Eve outfit.

P.S.  I am totally going to post the Snow Globe tutorial soon!  Its on my list!

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Amanda Rettke is the creator of I Am Baker, and the bestselling author of Surprise Inside Cakes: Amazing Cakes for Every Occasion – With a Little Something Extra Inside.Over the course of her 15+ year blogging adventure, she has been featured in and collaborated with the Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People Magazine, Epicurious, Brides, Romantic Homes, life:beautiful, Publishers Weekly, The Daily Mail, Star Tribune, The Globe and Mail, DailyCandy, YumSugar, The Knot, The Kitchn, and Parade, to name a few.

Reader Comments

  1. Absolutely gorgeous! And well champagne buttercream…say no more! Happy New Year my sweet friend, wishing you and your family a wonderful 2012.

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  5. Oh, Amanda! They are gorgeous! Your buttercream poinsettia elevates them to a whole new level of beautiful! Thank you so much for trying my cookies, and I hope you have a great 2012!!

    xo

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  8. Perfect little pretty cookies. Enjoying your photography work too! Happy New Year to you and your family Amanda. May 2012 bring your family a full year of wonderful blessings.

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  9. Thank you for this recipe! My neighbor has been looking for a champagne buttercream recipe ALL YEAR! Happy happy new year! These are beautiful cookies!

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  10. My friend and I made these yesterday – delish!! Needless to say, I’m having them for breakfast. Starting the New Year out right!

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