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!
These are beautiful and look delicious! Thank you for sharing and happy new year to you and yours!
Now these are super fun Amanda. You & Sprinkle Bakes working baking magic is pretty awesome. Loving up the idea of that champagne buttercream. Happy New Year to you & your beautiful family. Hope it is filled with love, hope and tons of giggles! XOXO
The buttercream on these looks divine
once I tried to use in cream whiskey…I just couldn’t taste it even after 3 tablespoons…do you have any idea for me ?
Gorgeous! Truly gorgeous! I’m always in such awe when I see this kind of talent. Beautiful!
I’ve been following this blog for a while, but never got around to leave a comment (I know, I’m horrible!) so just let me say how amazing these cookies, and all your other creations for that matter, are! I even wanted to make your Rose Cookies for my wedding, but didn’t find Crisco in time (Australia, you know..). Now I have stocked up and can’t wait to be trying these as well! Happy 2012!
I REALLY want to try this icing recipe!! Sonuds wonderful!
Happy New Year, Happy New Year! These are incredible, A. The dark chocolate cookie looks perfectly rich & decadent, and then Champagne Buttercream is a gorgeous way to give it a really luxurious flair. I love everything about these, and your photos are lovely too! Hugs from your Canadian buddy xo
Can just imagine how fabulous these must taste! And the poinsettia shape of the champagne buttercream is just perfect…with the gold sprinkles, too. Cheers for the New Year!
Oh. My gosh. I can just feel all that frosting in my mouth! You made a beautiful design also, you are so talented! I hope you’re having a very happy new year.