Stained Glass Cookies
Delightful cookies with shiny, colorful candy centers, perfect for celebrations or quiet moments with tea.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use real butter for best flavor.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Candy Filling
- 1 cup crushed hard candies (various colors) Use clear hard candies like Jolly Ranchers.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and remove the centers with a smaller cutter.
- Fill the centers with crushed hard candies.
Baking
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before removing from the baking sheet.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze the unfilled cookie cutouts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g
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