Stained Glass Cookie Pops
Brighten up your holiday table or special celebration with these stunning Stained Glass Cookie Pops! Perfectly sweet and buttery sugar cookies are transformed into edible works of art with vibrant, melted candy centers that mimic colorful stained glass. Featuring simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter, along with crushed hard candies in assorted hues, this recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat. Served on lollipop sticks, these whimsical treats are not only eye-catching but also a delightful handheld snack ideal for parties, gifts, or festive dessert displays. With just 30 minutes of prep time and an easy-to-follow process, these cookies are a creative way to add a playful, artistic touch to your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Hard candies (assorted colors)
- 15 pieces Lollipop sticks
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters (about 3–4 inches in diameter) to cut out shapes from the dough. Then, use smaller cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the centers of the bigger cookies.
Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Place a stick at the bottom center of each cookie, pressing gently to secure it into the dough.
Sort the hard candies by color and place them in separate resealable plastic bags. Use a rolling pin to crush the candies into small pieces.
Fill the center cut-outs of each cookie with crushed candy, making sure they are evenly distributed but not overflowing.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the candy centers have melted completely.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled and the candy centers have hardened, your Stained Glass Cookie Pops are ready to serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.3 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.6 g | 293% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1245 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 911.0 g | 331% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 573.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 490 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
