3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup very soft unsalted butter
7 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Few tablespoons whole milk
Approximately 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, or instant royal icing
1 to 2 tablespoons water
Food coloring paste, I'm using Grape Violet
Gold chocolate button (or any candy coated chocolate)
1 recipe Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, with a minimum 70 percent cocoa solids, chopped, or use chocolate buttons
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
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