Description
These colorful Stained Glass Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for holidays or parties, featuring beautiful centers made from hard candies.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers) for the centers
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the dough, then use a smaller cutter to create a hole in the center of each cookie.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Fill the center cutouts with crushed hard candies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before removing the cookies from the baking sheet.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, stained glass cookies, holiday treats, party snacks, baking