"Red Hot Love Cookies - rich chocolate cookies sandwiching a spicy cinnamon buttercream, and finished with gorgeous glittery decorations!..."
INGREDIENTS
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11 2/3 oz all-purpose flour ((2 3/4 cups))
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1 1/2 oz good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder ((1/2 c))
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1 tsp instant espresso powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground cayenne (adjust amount to your taste)
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8 oz cold unsalted butter (cubed, (1 cup))
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7 oz granulated sugar ((1 cup))
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Lip-shaped cookie cutter
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4 oz unsalted butter (at room temperature)
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12 oz powdered sugar ((3 cups))
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1/8 tsp cinnamon oil (or more to taste)
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1/8 tsp salt
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Red, yellow, and ivory gel food coloring ((I like Americolor brand))
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8 oz fondant
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Red, yellow, and ivory gel food coloring ((I like Americolor brand))
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Red and gold disco dust ((to decorate - optional))
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Light corn syrup