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Stained Glass Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These beautiful Stained Glass Cookies are a delightful festive treat perfect for holidays and special occasions. Made with a buttery sugar cookie dough and filled with colorful melted hard candies, they create a stunning stained glass effect that is as eye-catching as it is delicious. Easy to make and great for decorating or hanging as edible ornaments, these cookies will impress friends and family alike.

Ingredients

FOR THE COOKIES

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

FOR THE STAINED GLASS

  • Assorted hard candies (such as Jolly Ranchers or Life Savers), separated by color and crushed

FOR DECORATING

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Ribbon or string (if hanging as ornaments)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Form the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  2. Prepare the Candies: While the dough chills, separate the hard candies by color into zip-top bags. Crush the candies into small pieces using a rolling pin or meat mallet, taking care not to crush them too finely or leave them too coarse. Set aside the crushed candies in bowls separated by color.
  3. Shape the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use large cookie cutters to cut out cookie shapes, then use smaller cutters of the same shapes to cut out the centers. Transfer the shaped cookies to the prepared baking sheets and spoon crushed candy into the cut-out centers, spreading it evenly to fill.
  4. Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges just turn golden and the candy centers have melted. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5–10 minutes to allow the candy to harden, then carefully transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Dust and Decorate: Once fully cooled, dust the cookie edges with powdered sugar for a festive touch if desired. To make ornament cookies, poke a small hole near the top of each cookie with a straw while still warm, then thread with ribbon or string after they have cooled completely.

Notes

  • Ensure the crushed candy pieces are not too fine to avoid burning or bleeding colors during baking.
  • Keep the cookie dough well chilled before rolling to prevent spreading during baking.
  • You can use different shaped cutters to create unique designs and patterns.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
  • Use caution when crushing candies to avoid injury and keep different colors separated for a vibrant stained glass effect.

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