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Stained Glass Cookies

Delicious Stained Glass Cookies That Spark Joy These Holidays

Stained Glass Cookies are vibrant, delightful treats perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional
For the Filling
  • 2 cups assorted hard candies crushed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • rolling pin
  • cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
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  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture and mix until incorporated.
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  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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  5. Divide the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
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  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
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  7. Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick on a floured surface.
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  8. Cut out shapes and make smaller cutouts for the candy filling.
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  9. Fill the centers with crushed candy.
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  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
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  11. Cool on sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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  12. Enjoy your vibrant Stained Glass Cookies!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least one hour for best results and use hard candies that melt well.

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