Stained Glass Cookie Pops

Brighten up your holiday table or special celebration with these stunning Stained Glass Cookie Pops! Perfectly sweet and buttery sugar cookies are transformed into edible works of art with vibrant, melted candy centers that mimic colorful stained glass. Featuring simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter, along with crushed hard candies in assorted hues, this recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat. Served on lollipop sticks, these whimsical treats are not only eye-catching but also a delightful handheld snack ideal for parties, gifts, or festive dessert displays. With just 30 minutes of prep time and an easy-to-follow process, these cookies are a creative way to add a playful, artistic touch to your baking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 15

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Hard candies (assorted colors)
• 15 pieces Lollipop sticks

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 2

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 6

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 7

Use cookie cutters (about 3–4 inches in diameter) to cut out shapes from the dough. Then, use smaller cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the centers of the bigger cookies.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Place a stick at the bottom center of each cookie, pressing gently to secure it into the dough.

Step 10

Sort the hard candies by color and place them in separate resealable plastic bags. Use a rolling pin to crush the candies into small pieces.

Step 11

Fill the center cut-outs of each cookie with crushed candy, making sure they are evenly distributed but not overflowing.

Step 12

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the candy centers have melted completely.

Step 13

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 14

Once the cookies are fully cooled and the candy centers have hardened, your Stained Glass Cookie Pops are ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1156.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4705.8

Total Fat 107.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 467.5mg	0%
Sodium 1245.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 911.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 573.6g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 99.3mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 489.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.2%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 76.1%