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Stained Glass Cookies

Delicious Stained Glass Cookies for a Sweet Surprise

Transform your baking session into an exquisite art project with these Stained Glass Cookies that sparkle with vibrant colors and delightful crunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour for a chewy texture that holds just right.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder to ensure cookies have perfect lift.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to enhance the sweetness.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened for richness.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar to provide classic sweetness.
  • 1 large egg to bind everything together.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for warm, aromatic flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional for nutty essence.
For the Filling
  • assorted hard candies various flavors crushed for stained glass effect.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • cookie cutters
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out one disc of chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut shapes.
  8. Fill the centers of each cookie cutout with crushed hard candies.
  9. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and candy has melted.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be customized to your taste with different candy flavors.

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