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Stained Glass Cookies

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Delightfully festive stained glass cookies featuring colorful, translucent centers made from melted candy, perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Assorted hard candies (e.g., Jolly Ranchers or Life Savers), roughly crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough out to about ⅛ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  7. Use a large cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Use smaller cutters to cut out centers from each cookie shape, making sure heads are reserved for the stained glass.
  9. Fill the centers with crushed hard candies, filling the cutouts evenly but not overflowing.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden and the candy centers are melted and bubbly.
  11. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before carefully removing them to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, use a variety of colorful hard candies and avoid overfilling the centers to prevent candy overflow during baking.

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