STAINED GLASS COOKIE ORNAMENTS
Bring back sweet memories of the magic of Christmases past with these fancy jewel-colored cookie ornaments. You can make they in a variety of seasonal shapes and sizes, and hang them on a tree, in the window, or on an ornament stand. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Divide into three portions; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. ornament-shaped cookie cutters. Cut out centers with a 1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place larger cutouts 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Poke a small hole in the top of each cookie. Repeat with remaining dough; reroll small cutouts if desired. , Place the same color of hard candies in small resealable plastic bags; crush candies. Sprinkle in center of each. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes or until candies are set before carefully removing to wire racks. , In a small bowl, beat meringue powder and water until soft peaks form. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar. Decorate cookies with icing.
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Ripa Ripa
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but overall they turned out well.
ajay praisestar
[email protected]These cookies are a bit sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.
Harram Fatima
[email protected]I love the stained glass effect of these cookies. They're so elegant.
Nolthando Ndou
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover candy canes.
kashifullah saggu
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so delicate and flavorful.
Basit Ali
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so unique and special.
Miraz Hossain
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for Christmas parties or cookie exchanges.
Linnea Urban
[email protected]These cookies are so beautiful, I almost didn't want to eat them. But I'm glad I did because they were delicious!
Lizeth Santos
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and we had a blast. They were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully.
Xan Siqueiros
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious.