Description
These vibrant stained glass cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup crushed hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes.
- Use a smaller cutter to cut out the center of the cookies, leaving a frame.
- Place the cookie frames on a baking sheet and fill the centers with crushed candies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are light golden and the candy is melted.
- Allow to cool completely before removing from the baking sheet.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- You can use any color of hard candies for different effects.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg