Stained Glass Cookies Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Stained glass cookies are such beautiful and colorful treats, and sometimes I think they look so pretty you almost feel bad cutting into them. They come out slightly crunchy on the edges with a soft bite on the inside, and the candy melts in the center give a real glass effect that kids get super excited about. Stained Glass Cookies are delicious for the eyes, heart and stomach and a wonderful snack any time. Colored Glass Cookies are a must try at home for your taste and baking pleasure!

The best part is that the dough doesn’t require any fancy steps or extra effort. The crushed candies melt nicely while baking and then set into a shiny center as they cool. It goes great with tea and also works as a sweet little edible gift. If you poke holes in them before baking, you can even hang them as ornaments.

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About Stained Glass Cookies

Stained glass cookies are basically butter cookies made with a small cutout in the middle that we fill with crushed hard candy. Children like it mainly because of the colors and glass effect. The vanilla in this recipe gives a nice bakery feel and pairs well with the buttery dough. The dough also holds its shape very well because I usually chill it before rolling out.

This recipe uses a simple dough made using flour, powdered sugar and butter, so the taste remains light and sweet. I used colored candies depending on the theme, but you can mix any shade you want, each batch looks different and that’s the fun part. Kids also love helping crush the candy and filling the middle.

You can go with any shapes like stars, flowers, hearts or whatever cutter you have. All you need is a big cutter and a small cutter for the hollow part. The candies bubble slightly while baking and settle beautifully after they cool. Sometimes I mix two candy colors for a swirl pattern.

Stained Glass Cookies are a dream come true for me. Yes, I was eyeing these cookies for last 2 years and this year somehow gained the confidence and tried it. Hard candies are crushed to fill the holes in the center and spread the cookies while baking, giving them a shiny look. I clicked the cookies with hearts and I loved these clicks so much, I couldn’t take my eyes off, don’t they look beautiful?!

I usually cook these during holidays or family gatherings because it brightens up the entire container and tastes great with hot drinks too.

Stained Glass Cookies Ingredients

• flour/maida – I used this as a base for the dough. It gives smooth texture and holds the shape well. You can replace half with wheat flour but the cookie becomes a little denser.
• butter – This provides softness and taste. I used butter at room temperature so it would mix easily. Homemade butter works too.
• Castor sugar – I also added powdered sugar for sweetness and to make the dough soft. Fine sugar works but powdered sugar makes a greasy dough.
• vanilla essence -It gives mild taste and bakery smell. If you prefer plain buttery taste then you can leave it out.
• hard colored candies – These form the stained glass centre. Use any brand or mix colors for a fun pattern.

Why does this recipe work

• This is a very simple dough and easy even for beginners.
• The cookies look colorful and beautiful without much effort.
• You can choose any shape or candy color as per your theme.
• After cooling, the centers become crunchy and taste very good.
• You can prepare the dough ahead and bake whenever needed.

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How to Make Stained Glass Cookies Step by Step

1.Take butter in a bowl and add powdered sugar to it.

2.Whisk it well, I used my hand whisk, you can also use an electric mixer. Beat it until it becomes creamy and fluffy.

3.Now add vanilla essence and salt to it. add flour at the end

4. Knead the dough by mixing with a spatula.

5. Now using your hands, roll it into a ball, wrap it and keep it in the fridge

6.I used only half the dough for this cookie. Take your cookie cutters, you will need one big and one small like this. Roll out the dough a little thinly. Cut out using cookie cutters.

7.Remove the small flower. Now place it in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Take a stick or toothpick. While you are doing this, preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.

8.Poke a hole in the top of each cookie if you want to hang these cookies for decoration. Cut the log. Keep the baking temperature at 12 minutes. Bake the cookies for the first 9 minutes.

9.Take your candies, crush each color separately and keep it ready.

10.Now fill the holes with crushed candy, bake for the remaining 3 minutes until bubbles form. Let it cool for a few minutes.

11.Carefully remove the cookies and cool on a wire rack.

Cool then store.

Expert Tips

• chilling the dough – I make sure I cool down well. I usually keep it for a while so that the cookies don’t spread.
• crush candies – I always crush right before filling. Do not crush too quickly, they become sticky later.
• cooking time – Bake the cookies without candies first and then add the candies later so that they do not burn.
• thickness – I like it thin and uniform thickness so roll a little thinner. If too thick, the candy will not melt evenly in the middle.
• coolant – Let the cookies cool completely. The centers become hard only after cooling. And do not touch the center immediately as it will be hot.

serving and storage

Serve cookies with milk, tea or hot chocolate. They also look good on festive plates or packed in small gift boxes. Store the remaining cookies in an airtight container only after they have cooled completely. It will stay fresh for about a week when stored at room temperature.

general questions and answers

1.Can I skip chilling the dough?

You can leave, but the cookies may spread and lose shape. It behaves better when cooked than when cooled.

2.Why was my cookie center looking dull?

Sometimes the candy just needed a few extra seconds in the heat, or perhaps it was crushed too finely, so it didn’t shine as much.

3.Can I make the dough ahead?

Yes, the dough stays good in the fridge for about 2-3 weeks, so you can prepare it earlier if you want.

4.What happens if candy overflows?

This usually means the center is a little overfilled. Next time reduce the candy a little.

5.Can I bake candy along with the cookies?

You can, but it may overcook and lose color. Adding it at the last minute gives a better finish and texture.

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