Stained Glass Cookies are whimsical and colorful treats made with buttery sugar cookie dough and vibrant crushed candies that melt into translucent centers. Shaped into festive designs, they’re perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting. Both beautiful and delicious, these cookies add a touch of charm to any dessert table.
Ingredients
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp. milk
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- Hard candies, such as Jolly Ranchers
Instructions
Steps:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg, milk, and
almond extract and beat to combine. Add dry ingredients and beat until fully incorporated.
3. Divide dough in half and shape each into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm,
at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
4. Sort jolly ranchers by color and use a rolling pin or meat tenderizer to crush into small pieces,
keeping the colors separated.
5. Line two large baking sheets with parchment. Working one disk at a time, roll dough out on a
lightly floured surface to 1/4″ thick. Cut shapes out with large cookie cutters, then cut the
centers out with a small cookie cutter of the same shape. Place on prepared baking sheets.
6. Fill the centers about ¾ full with crushed jolly ranchers. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30
minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies until edges are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool
completely before removing from baking sheets.
