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Stained Glass Cookies

Close-up of beautifully decorated Stained Glass Cookies
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These Stained Glass Cookies are a festive and beautiful treat for the holidays. Crisp sugar cookies with melted hard candy ‘glass’ create a stunning edible masterpiece.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Hard candies (such as Jolly Ranchers), assorted colors

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out a shape in the center of each cookie.
  6. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets. Crush the hard candies into small pieces using a food processor or a zip-top bag and a rolling pin.
  7. Fill the center cutouts with the crushed candy.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and the candy is melted.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before removing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of almond extract to the dough. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

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