STAINED-GLASS COOKIE ORNAMENTS
Sugar cookies turn magical when their centers are cut out and filled with chopped hard candies. As the dough bakes, the candy melts into a dazzling stained-glass window, creating a colorful confection.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 40
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg; beat until smooth, 1 minute.
- Add reserved flour mixture, and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in vanilla. Wrap dough in plastic, and refrigerate for about 45 minutes.
- Position two racks in oven; preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat (nonstick baking mat); set aside.
- On a well-floured work surface, roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out exterior shapes using a cookie cutter or templates. With a metal spatula, transfer whole cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Using tip of a paring knife, make a cutout in center of each cookie to be filled with candy. Using a straw or the narrow end of a plain round pastry tip, cut a hole in the top of each cookie for hanging.
- Chop the candies into 1/4-inch pieces. Sprinkle chopped candy in the center of each cookie, filling the hole. Transfer baking sheet to the refrigerator, and chill until cookie dough is firm, about 15 minutes. Place the baking sheet in the oven, and bake cookies until the candy has melted and completely filled the cut-out area, 6 to 8 minutes. Do not let the cookies brown, or the stained-glass effect will not be as brilliant and the candy centers may become bubbly, not clear.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes, and then use a metal spatula to transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Oluwayemisi john
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Adebayode Aro
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover!
Bill Jay psalmist
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again next year!
Ikram Jan
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
EMMANUEL TASSA
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Rzsian Nirob
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed making and eating these cookies. They're a great addition to any holiday party.
Rana Fyaz
[email protected]These cookies are a little fragile, so be careful when you're handling them.
Kyakunzire Joan
[email protected]I had a hard time finding the right hard candy to use for the stained glass effect, but I eventually found some that worked well.
Wes Senior
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still really good.
Ankit Sunar
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but these cookies turned out great! They're really easy to make and they look so impressive.
David Gasparetto
[email protected]These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so beautiful and delicious!
Thomas Wiltsie
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were really good! The stained glass effect is really pretty and they're not too sweet.
Alazigha Faith
[email protected]These cookies are so beautiful, I almost don't want to eat them!
Mikhail Pryadko
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Shavar Christie
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for Christmas! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Marry Huffman
[email protected]I've never made stained glass cookies before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. And they're so delicious!
Akanmu Festus
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely gorgeous! I'm so impressed with how they turned out.
Arooj Anmol
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and we had a blast! They're so easy to make and they look so beautiful.
Deesant Boy
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at our Christmas party! They're so festive and delicious.