Best 2 Stained Glass Cookie Recipes

Are you looking for a fun and delicious way to celebrate a special occasion or add some color to your dessert table? Look no further than stained glass cookies! These eye-catching treats are made with colorful hard candies that are melted and poured into a cookie dough, creating a beautiful stained glass effect. With their vibrant colors and sweet, chewy texture, stained glass cookies are sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

STAINED GLASS COOKIE ORNAMENTS

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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

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
Assorted colors of Jolly Rancher hard candies
1 tablespoon meringue powder
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon water
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

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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STAINED-GLASS COOKIE ORNAMENTS

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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

Ingredients

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 1/2 ounces (about 50) assorted clear colored hard candies, such as Jolly Rancher or Starburst hard candies

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.

Tips:

Always use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Make sure your oven is preheated before baking the cookies.
Don't overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
Use a cookie scoop to ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and shape.
Bake the cookies until they are just set, as overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
Let the cookies cool completely before decorating them.
Be creative with your decorations! You can use frosting, sprinkles, candy, or anything else you like.

Conclusion:

Stained glass cookies are a beautiful and delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their colorful, translucent centers, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy baking project, give stained glass cookies a try!