Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- Liquid red food color
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups sifted powder sugar
- Pinch of table salt
- Pink Champagne
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Reduce champagne in a medium saucepan over high heat until it measures 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes.
4. Chill 1/2 cup reduced champagne; set 1/4 cup aside for the icing.
Whisk & Cream
1. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a bowl, set aside.
2. Cream 1/2 cup sugar, shortening and liquid red food color (if desired) in a bowl with a mixer on medium speed.
3. Gradually mix in 1/2 cup reduced champagne.
4. The shortening will look curled. Add flour mixture and mix until incorporated into a soft dough.
Scoop & Roll
1. Scoop cookie dough with a scoop (about 2tsp.).
2. Roll cookies in granulated sugar to coat.
3. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and gently flatten with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup dipped in sugar.
4. Bake cookies until edges are set, 12-15 minutes.
For The Icing
1. Whisk powdered sugar, the remaining 1/4 cup reduced champagne, and pinch of salt in a bowl until combined.
2. Dip tops of cookies into icing and let stand until icing sets.
3. Decorate cookies with cake sprinkles, decorating sugar, or pearlized sugar if desired.
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