Description
Indulge in the enchanting world of Stained Glass Cookies! These delightful treats combine buttery cookie dough with vibrant, melted candies to create stunning, colorful designs that will brighten any occasion. Perfect for holidays, birthday parties, or a fun family baking day, these cookies are not only a feast for the eyes but also irresistibly delicious.
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
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ½ cup assorted hard candies (e.g., Jolly Ranchers, Life Savers)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add egg and extracts.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until combined. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough to about ¼ inch thick and use cookie cutters to cut shapes.
- Fill centers with crushed candies and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg