Description
Experience the magic of Stained Glass Cookies, where colorful candies create a delicious treat with a buttery crunch. Perfect for festive gatherings or a fun baking day with friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup additional flour
- 2 cups Jolly Ranchers candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour and sea salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy; add beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; chill dough for 20-30 minutes.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut shapes out and remove centers.
- Crush Jolly Ranchers and fill cookie middles with pieces.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool on wire racks.
Notes
Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to a week in an airtight container.
Dough can be frozen for up to three months; thaw in the fridge before baking.
Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg