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Stained Glass Window Cookies

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Stained Glass Window Cookies are a delightful treat featuring colorful candy centers that resemble beautiful stained glass, perfect for adding cheer to any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 cup crushed hard candies (e.g., Jolly Ranchers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Your Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
  4. Roll Out Your Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out half of your dough to about a quarter-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut fun shapes—stars or hearts work perfectly.
  5. Cut Out Centers: Use smaller cookie cutters or a knife to cut out centers from each shape to create windows for the candy.
  6. Add Candy: Fill each opening with crushed hard candies. Don't hold back—these will transform your cookies into edible stained glass!
  7. Bake: Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving them on a lovely plate.

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