Description
Delightful stained glass cookies that blend art and flavor, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed hard candy (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully integrated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch in thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough.
- Remove the center of each cookie using a smaller cutter to create a window for your candy.
- Fill the holes generously with crushed hard candy.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week or freeze them for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, stained glass, baking, holidays, desserts