Stained Glass Cookies
Brighten up any occasion with our Stained Glass Cookies Recipe, a delightful treat that combines vibrant colors and sweet flavors, perfect for holidays, parties, or just a fun baking project with the kids. These visually stunning cookies feature a unique stained glass effect created by melted hard candies in the center, making them as enjoyable to make as they are to eat. Easy to prepare and customizable in shapes and colors, these cookies will surely impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers), crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully blended.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick; cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Cut smaller shapes from the centers of each cookie; fill openings with crushed hard candies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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