Stained Glass Cookies
These stunning Stained Glass Cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat, making them the perfect centerpiece for your holiday or celebration cookie platter. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookie base, these treats feature vibrant, jewel-like candy centers that resemble stained glass. The recipe is surprisingly simple, requiring just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar, paired with colorful hard candies to create their signature look. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or any festive occasion, this recipe combines baking fun with artistic flair. Impress your family and friends with these dazzling cookies that are almost too pretty to eat—almost! Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes of active time, they make a show-stopping edible gift or dessert.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 grams), softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 15 pieces (assorted colors) hard candies (e.g., Jolly Ranchers or Lifesavers)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 2
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat 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 and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Form the dough into a flat disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 7
Place the hard candies into separate zip-top bags by color. Use a rolling pin or mallet to crush the candies into small pieces.
Step 8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Step 9
Use a large cookie cutter (such as a star or a circle) to cut out shapes from the dough. Then use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out the centers of the shapes, creating a ‘window’ in each cookie.
Step 10
Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Step 11
Fill the center of each cookie with the crushed candy pieces, being careful not to overfill.
Step 12
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and the candy centers have melted.
Step 13
Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets to allow the candy centers to harden before transferring them to a wire rack.
Step 14
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy your beautiful stained glass cookies!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1349.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5663.9 |
| Total Fat 206.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 115.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 686.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1155.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 879.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 272.1g | |
| Protein 89.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 183.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 37.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 963.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories