Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with our Stained Glass Cookies Recipe, a delightful treat that adds a splash of color and creativity to any festive occasion. These cookies are not only visually stunning with their vibrant candy centers, but they also offer a delicious buttery flavor that will have everyone reaching for more. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or simply enjoying with family, these delightful creations make an impressive addition to your dessert table. Get ready to unleash your inner artist as you craft these fun and flavorful cookies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¾ 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 or Life Savers), crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, ensuring to cut out centers for candy filling.
- Place the cookie shapes on the prepared baking sheet and fill each center with crushed hard candy.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg