Sparkling Cute Stained Glass Cookies

1. 1

   Sift the flour and sugar separately.

2. 2

   Chop the candies finely and separate by colour.

3. 3

   Bring the butter to room temperature.

4. 4

   Mix the butter with a whisk until it becomes a creamy texture.

5. 5

   Add the sugar in 3 batches.

6. 6

   Whisk well as you go.

7. 7

   Beat the eggs well, making sure to cut through the egg white membrane.

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   Add the batter from Step 2 in 3 batches, mixing well after each addition.

9. 9

   Add the sieved flour into the bowl.

10. 10

    Mix lightly with a spatula until blended, making sure it doesn't turn into a paste.

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    Wrap in plastic wrap and leave for 1.5 hours in fridge.

12. 12

    Dust your work surface and roll the dough out with a rolling pin at 3 to 5 thickness (Preheat the oven at 340F/170C).

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    Cut into any shape you like, and cut out its inside so you leave an outline of the dough.

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    Arrange on the baking pan, and bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the oven 340F/170C.

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    (When they brown lightly, they're done.)

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    Take the pan out, and let it cool.

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    Leaving the pan as is, put the crushed candies into the holes, leaving no gaps.

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    Bake for 2-5 minutes at 340F/170C or until the candies melt.

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    When the candies have melted, then take the pan from the oven.

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    Do not shake the cookies until they have cooled completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.