Stained Glass Cookies

Stained Glass Cookies are a popular treat during the holiday season, as their colorful appearance resembles stained glass windows.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Stained Glass Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• as needed Hard Candies (assorted colors)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes from the dough.
9. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet.
10. Fill the cut-out shapes with crushed hard candies, making sure to fill completely.
11. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Enjoy your delicious Stained Glass Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 12g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.