Let cool on baking sheet until jolly ranchers have hardened.Bake cookies until set and candy center has melted, about 12 – 14 minutes.Chill cookies in refrigerator 15 – 20 minutes Meanwhile preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill cut out centers about 3/4 of the way with crushed jolly ranchers.Cut a smaller star from the center of each and remove (using a 1.5-inch star cutter).Transfer cut stars to baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.Cut out as many large stars as possible using a star shape cookie cutter (approx. Roll dough out onto a floured surface (about 1/5-inch thick).Leave one portion out to work with and chill remaining. Scrape dough out and shape into a rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap and and chill 1 hour.With mixer set on low speed slowly add in flour and mix until well combined.Mix in eggs one at a time then blend in vanilla.In the bowl of an electric stand mixer cream together butter, sugar and salt until well combined.Crush into bits using a meat mallet, set aside.
Unwrap and separate Jolly Ranchers into each color then place in separate small resealable bags.Nostalgic childhood candy meets classic shortbread style cookie for a treat everyone will love! I’ve been wanting to try these cookies for years and I’m so glad I finally did! This year I’ve actually been on a Jolly Rancher kick (you can find hidden stashes in my purse and pantry) so maybe that’s what finally inspired me to make them. Bake them and the candies melt into an even layer and leave you with a such fun yet striking cookie. You simply cut a larger star (or other shape) from the cookie dough transfer it to a baking sheet, cut the same smaller shape then fill that with crushed Jolly Ranchers. And believe it or not they really aren’t difficult to make. My kids, my nieces and nephews, the neighborhood kids and even the kids at school thought these were the coolest cookies they’d ever seen. I made several batches of these over the Thanksgiving holiday and I’d have to say I don’t think I’ve ever gotten so many ooh’s and ahh’s. Stained Glass Cookies are sure to impress people of all ages! These crisp buttery cookies are cut into festive shapes and filled with hard candies, then they’re baked and the candy melts into an even layer for a beautiful stained glass effect.Ī delicious cookie to add to the cookie tray this year, and save a few for the Christmas tree or window!