Stained Glass Sugar Cookies

Turn your holiday baking into an edible art project with these dazzling Stained Glass Sugar Cookies—a delightful treat that combines buttery sugar cookie dough with vibrant, melted candy centers. Perfect for festive gatherings or a seasonal gift, these cookies feature a crisp yet tender texture and a stunning stained-glass effect created by crushed hard candies like Jolly Ranchers. Using two cookie cutters, you’ll create intricate shapes with hollow centers that bake into eye-catching gems. Prepped in under an hour, these cookies add a whimsical, handcrafted touch to any dessert table while being irresistibly fun to make with kids. Whether displayed on a platter or hanging as edible ornaments, these beautiful holiday cookies are as delicious as they are decorative. Keywords: stained glass cookies, holiday sugar cookies, Christmas cookie recipe, edible ornaments, festive baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Assorted hard candies (such as Jolly Ranchers), crushed

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter 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, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, you can add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it comes together.

Step 5

Divide the dough in half, flatten each portion into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 8

Using a larger cookie cutter (e.g., a star or heart shape), cut out cookies. Then, use a smaller cutter of the same shape to cut out the centers of each cookie to create a hollowed-out space for the 'stained glass.'

Step 9

Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 10

Fill the hollowed centers of each cookie with crushed hard candies, ensuring the candies are level with the dough. Avoid overfilling, as the candy will spread as it melts.

Step 11

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the candies have melted into a smooth surface.

Step 12

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheets. The candy centers need to harden before you move the cookies.

Step 13

Once cooled, gently transfer the cookies to a wire rack or serving plate and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1107.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4845.1

Total Fat 203.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 736.2mg	0%
Sodium 1212.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 713.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 386.9g
Protein 45.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 125.9mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 524.5mg	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: 37.6%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 58.7%