Description
Create stunning Snowflake Sugar Cookies that look like stained glass windows. This recipe brings artistry and fun to your holiday baking, perfect for rediscovering joy in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed hard candies (various colors)
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a snowflake cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Use a smaller cutter or a sharp knife to cut out the centers of the snowflakes, leaving a border of about 1/2 inch. You are creating a frame.
- Fill the center cutout area of each cookie with the crushed hard candies. Use a mix of colors for a stained glass effect.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the candy centers are melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The candy centers will harden as they cool.
Notes
- Use different colored hard candies for a more colorful stained glass look.
- If the dough becomes too soft while cutting, return it to the refrigerator briefly.
- You can substitute the crushed hard candies with melted Jolly Ranchers or other clear, colorful candies.
- These cookies are delicate once cooled; handle them gently when decorating or storing.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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- Serving Size: 1 cookie
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