Description
Delightful cookies featuring colorful candy centers that resemble stained glass, perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Colorful hard candy (various flavors)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually introduce the flour and baking powder, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- While the dough chills, crush the colorful hard candies into small pieces.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thick and cut into shapes, making sure to cut smaller shapes in the center.
- Place cookie shapes on the prepared baking sheets and fill the holes with crushed candy.
- Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, watching for golden edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill your dough for best results and do not overfill with candy to avoid spills during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, stained glass cookies, holiday baking, family recipes, desserts