Stained Glass Cookies Uk

Imbue a touch of magic into your kitchen with these delightful Stained Glass Cookies! These colorful treats are not only visually stunning but also surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for special occasions or a festive afternoon tea, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both adults and children alike. Let’s get baking!

Title: Stained Glass Cookies

Ingredients:
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 egg
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– Assorted hard candies in various colors (such as red, green, yellow, and blue)

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the vanilla extract and egg, beating well to combine.
4. Gradually mix in the flour until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap them in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
6. While the dough is chilling, place the assorted hard candies in separate plastic bags and crush them using a rolling pin or a mallet until they resemble coarse sand.
7. Once the dough has chilled, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters of your choice, cut out shapes from the dough. For each cookie, cut out a smaller shape from the center to create a “window.”
8. Arrange the cutout cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one. Fill the center of each cookie with a spoonful of crushed candy, making sure to keep the candy within the cutout shape.
9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the candy has melted and filled the window.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once the cookies have cooled, the melted candy will have hardened to create a beautiful stained glass effect. Serve and enjoy!

Create a batch of these Stained Glass Cookies to add a pop of color and whimsy to any gathering. These cookies make for a lovely homemade gift or a charming addition to a dessert table. Experiment with different cookie cutter shapes and colors of hard candies to customize the cookies to suit any occasion. Have fun baking and watch as these treats light up the faces of all who taste them!