Description
Stained Glass Cookies are a delightful treat that brings color and creativity to your baking. With a buttery cookie base and vibrant, jewel-like candy centers, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy nights at home. This easy recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, allowing you to create edible art that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup assorted hard candies, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out portions of dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut shapes using cookie cutters, ensuring smaller shapes are cut from the centers for windows.
- Fill each cut-out center with crushed hard candies.
- Place cookies on the prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg