Irresistibly Festive Stained Glass Cookies Recipe - Emma's Cake Studio

A delightful stained glass cookies recipe perfect for the holiday season, featuring a sweet flavor and visual appeal.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baking Recipes, Cookie Recipe, festive treats, holiday cookies, Stained Glass Cookies, sugar cookies

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 10

Chilling Time: 1

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: cookies

Calories: 90kcal

2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it's properly measured for the best texture.
1 teaspoon Baking Powder A lightening agent for delicate texture.
1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
1 large Egg Best to use at room temperature.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses depth of flavor.

Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the egg and vanilla (or almond extract) and mix until smooth. In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix this dry mixture into the butter until just blended.
Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
After chilling, gently roll the dough on a floured surface to approximately ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters for the outer shapes and a smaller cutter for the center cutout.
Take assorted hard candies and crush them by color into small pieces.
Place the cut cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Carefully spoon crushed candy into the center of each cutout.
Bake your cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for that extra festive touch.

These cookies can also be adorned with colorful sprinkles before baking for extra flair. They make great gifts and holiday decorations.