Description
Enjoy your beautiful and delicious stained glass window cookies!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup 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
- Assorted hard candies, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll and Cut:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a large cookie cutter to cut shapes out of the dough.
- Use a smaller cutter to cut out the center of each cookie.
- Add the “Stained Glass”:
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
- Fill each cookie center with crushed hard candies.
- Ensure the candy fills the space, but be careful not to overfill.
- Bake:
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the candy centers have melted completely.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the candies are crushed into small pieces for quick melting.
- For easy crushing, place candies in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to break them up.
- Keep an eye on the cookies to ensure the candy centers do not bubble over.
- Experiment with different shapes and colors to create a variety of designs.
- To prevent sticking, check that the dough is well-chilled before cutting.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie