Stained Glass Jolly Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Bright, buttery treats with colorful candy windows for festive celebrations and joyful gatherings.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough
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375 g all-purpose flour
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2.5 g baking powder
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1.25 g kosher salt
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226 g unsalted butter, room temperature
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250 g granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, whisked
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7.5 ml pure vanilla extract
→ Decorations
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30 Jolly Rancher candies, assorted colours
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Clear coarse sanding sugar
# How to Make It:
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Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
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Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
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Reduce mixer speed to low-medium. Incorporate whisked eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until homogenous.
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With the mixer on low, gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
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Shape the dough into a rectangular slab, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 60 minutes.
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While the dough chills, sort Jolly Rancher candies by colour, remove wrappers, and crush them separately.
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Halve the chilled dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion to 6 mm thickness. Cut out shapes using a 10 cm cookie cutter, then cut a smaller shape in each centre. Transfer scraps to remaining dough and repeat until all dough is utilized.
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Transfer cut cookies to the prepared baking tray. Fill the centre of each cookie approximately three-quarters full with crushed candies. Lightly sprinkle tops with coarse sanding sugar.
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Place the tray with shaped cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 175°C.
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Bake on the centre rack for 8–10 minutes, until candy centres are fully melted and edges of cookies turn lightly golden.
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Allow cookies to cool completely on the tray until the candy has set and the cookies are firm.
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Carefully lift cooled cookies from the parchment and serve.
# Extra Information:
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To easily remove the cookie centres, use a toothpick or small paring knife.
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Ensure cookies cool fully before detaching from baking sheet to prevent cracking.