Stained Glass Cookies: Easy and Whimsical Treats for Everyone
These Stained Glass Cookies are both easy to make and fun to decorate, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup crushed hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, blending until smooth.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes.
- Cut out the centers of each shape and fill with crushed candies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden.
Notes
- For vibrant colors, use a variety of candy colors.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg