Stained Glass Cookies

Beautiful, colourful cookies with candy-glass centres that melt into bright, translucent windows when baked.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American/Canadian

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 24

Calories 79 kcal

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
Hard candy in assorted colours red, green, blue, etc.

Instructions

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing to combine.
Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Chill 30 minutes if too soft.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out Christmas tree shapes.
Use a smaller cutter to remove the centre, creating a window.
Crush candies by colour; fill cookie centres completely.
Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and candy is melted.
Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to racks. Let centres harden before serving.

Recipe Notes

Storage Instructions

Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
For best results, layer them between parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts

Stained Glass Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 22mg7%

Sodium 28mg1%

Potassium 13mg0%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 0.004g0%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 0.3g1%

Vitamin A 187IU4%

Calcium 6mg1%

Iron 0.05mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.