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Stained Glass Cookies


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4.7 from 81 reviews

  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 72 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies with colorful stained glass effects, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • Colored hard candies (for the stained glass effect)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
  6. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, cutting smaller shapes from the center for the stained glass effect.
  7. Crush the colored hard candies and fill the cut-out areas with the crushed candies.
  8. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.

  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg