Stained Glass Cookies
These Stained Glass Cookies are beautiful and delicious, perfect for the holidays! The colorful melted candies create a stunning effect that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted hard candies (such as Jolly Ranchers), crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out a hole in the center of each cookie.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets. Fill the center hole of each cookie with crushed hard candies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and candy is melted.
- Let cookies cool completely on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a festive touch, use different colored candies in each cookie. You can also add a touch of almond extract to the dough for a different flavor.
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