Stained Glass Cookies: Easy, Fun Treats for Every Occasion
Delicious stained glass cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion, combining fun shapes and vibrant colors that are sure to delight.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 72 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed hard candies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Use a small cookie cutter to cut out the center of each cookie and fill with crushed hard candies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use clear or light-colored hard candies for the stained glass effect.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing after baking for added fun!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Stained Glass Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Fun Treats