Description
Stained Glass Valentine Cookies are a stunning blend of sugar cookies and colorful candy, creating edible art that delights the senses. With their vibrant, transparent centers resembling stained glass, these cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion where love is in the air. Easy to prepare and customizable, they offer a delightful crunch followed by a chewy texture bursting with sweetness. Impress your loved ones with these visually captivating treats that taste as good as they look.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup crushed hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheets; create indents in the center of each cookie.
- Fill indents generously with crushed hard candies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg