Bellini Cookies

Perfect for ringing in the New Year (or any other celebration), Bellinis are an amazing combination of Prosecco (a sparkling wine) and peach purée. The pairing of slightly sweet yet dry wine with tart, tangy fruits is equally wonderful when transformed from a cocktail into a cookie (and is less likely to cause a hangover¹). These little beauties are not only bursting with bubbly Prosecco and peach flavor, they even look like fruity little rose and amber-hued sunsets.

¹Always remember to eat cookies responsibly and don't eat cookies and drive :)

Step 1: You'll Need. . .

Software

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup Prosecco (or other sparkling wine)
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• Splash of vanilla
• About 1/2 cup freeze-dried peaches
• About 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries

Hardware

• Food processor or clean coffee/spice mill to grind the dried fruits
• Stand mixer or hand mixer and mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cookie scoop
• Cookie sheets lined with parchment or silicone liners
• Large plate or shallow dish