Description

These Stained Glass Cookies bring joy with their vibrant colors and delicious buttery flavor. Perfect for gifting or festive gatherings, they’re easy to make and a treat for all ages.

Ingredients

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¾ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup additional flour
2 cups Jolly Ranchers candies

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
Gradually fold in flour mixture until just incorporated.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and press crushed candies into each ball.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Dough can be refrigerated for up to two days or frozen for three months.
Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg