MAGIC WINDOW COOKIES

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Melted candy is the magic for sugar cookies with colored windows.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 rolls (about 1 oz each) ring-shaped hard candies or other fruit-flavored hard candies

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. On lightly floured cloth-covered surface, roll one-third of dough at a time 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Cut shapes from centers of cookies as desired. Place cookies on parchment paper.
  • Place whole or partially crushed pieces of candy in cutouts, depending on size and shape of design, mixing colors as desired. Leave pieces as large as possible because candy melts easily; do not use fine candy "dust." (To crush candy, place in heavy plastic bag and tap lightly with rolling pin.) Place cutouts from centers of cookies on top of candies, if desired.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are very light brown and candy is melted. If candy has not completely spread within cutout design, immediately spread with knife. Cool completely on parchment paper, about 30 minutes. Gently remove cookies to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Kingsley Ikehchukwu
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I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were actually pretty good. The stained glass window in the center is a nice touch.


Beccaria Jack
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These cookies were a big hit at my daughter's birthday party. The kids loved the way they looked and they tasted great too.


Jessie Gee
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I love how these cookies look! They're so creative and eye-catching.


Tiffany Mann
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These cookies are perfect for a Christmas party. They're festive and delicious.


Norica de Klerk
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out right. The dough was too sticky and the cookies spread out too much in the oven.


Tara Plunkettmurhy
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These cookies are so unique and festive. I love the way the different colors of sprinkles make them look so special.


Evan Jackson
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I've never made stained glass cookies before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out beautifully and they taste delicious.


Keri Christensen
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love the way the light shines through the window in the center of the cookie.


Madoo Vasish
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I'm not a big fan of these cookies. I found them to be too sweet and the texture was a bit off.


Pramila Sunar
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The stained glass window is a beautiful touch.


Najmus Shakib
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I had a hard time getting the dough to come together. I ended up adding more flour and then the cookies were too dry.


adeosun olusegun
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Nirvana Wright
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so unique and eye-catching. I can't wait to try them.


Zeina Mohamed
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These cookies are so delicious! The dough is easy to work with and the cookies bake up perfectly. The stained glass window in the center is a beautiful touch.


Luyanda Gege
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're sweet and chewy with a gooey center. I love how the different colors of sprinkles make them look so festive.


bdiamonddmc
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These magic window cookies are a hit! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the way the light shines through the window in the center of the cookie. It's like a little piece of magic.