"In the Test Kitchen, we advocate using real butter in baking, but in this instance, use all vegetable shortening. It gives the cookies the best texture and allows the sparkling wine flavor to shine through...."
INGREDIENTS
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2[1]⁄(2) cups pink sparkling wine (such as Korbel's Sweet Rosé or pink Champagne)
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1[1]⁄(4) cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp. baking powder
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[1]⁄(2) cup granulated sugar
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[1]⁄(3) cup shortening
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Liquid red food color (optional)
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[1]⁄(2) cup granulated sugar
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2 cups sifted powdered sugar
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Pinch of table salt