Stained Glass Cookies

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Delightful Stained Glass Cookies with a crunchy, colorful surprise inside

by The Chefin Bakery

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

196

Sugar

11g

Fat

10g

Stained Glass Cookies are a classic treat that never goes out of style. These cookies are made with a simple, buttery dough that is cut into fun shapes and decorated with a colorful hard candy center. When baked, the candy melts and forms a stunning stained glass effect, perfect for any special occasion or holiday. These cookies are a fun activity for kids and adults to do together, and the end result is always a showstopper. The lemon zest in the recipe adds a bright, fresh flavor to the cookies, while the cornflour gives them a light, crumbly texture.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), gas mark 4.
2.	In a bowl, sift together the plain flour and cornflour. Mix well.
3.	In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, lemon zest, and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
4.	Gradually add in the flour mixture until a smooth dough forms.
5.	Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc.
6.	Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
7.	Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it soften slightly.
8.	On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disc to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
9.	Use a cookie cutter to cut out cookies of desired shape and size.
10.	Use a smaller cookie cutter to cut shapes out of the center of each cookie.
11.	Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12.	Crush the hard candies in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
13.	Sprinkle the candy pieces into the center cut-outs of each cookie.
14.	Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
15.	Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These cookies are visually stunning and are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to Christmas.

The hard candy center adds a fun and tasty surprise to every bite.

Stained Glass Cookies are easy to make and can be a fun activity for kids and adults to do together.

CONS

The cookies can be fragile due to the candy center, so it’s best to pack them carefully if giving them as a gift.

They can also be quite sweet, so it’s important to balance out the sweetness with other treats or snacks.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These cookies are not particularly healthy, but they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The lemon zest in the recipe can provide a boost of vitamin C and antioxidants, while the cornflour adds some fiber to the cookies.

	200 g plain flour
	25 g cornflour
	100 g butter
	1/2 lemon
	50 g icing sugar
	20 -30 hard candies