Stained Glass Decorations

1. 1

   Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Blend in honey, egg and vanilla.

3. 3

   Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350F.

6. 6

   Place dough on lightly floured surface; roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.

7. 7

   Cut dough into desired shapes with 2-1/2- to 3-inch floured cookie cutters.

8. 8

   Use a sharp knife to cut out a smaller identical shape from each cutout, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch from outside edge.

9. 9

   Remove the centre of each cutout; mix with the remaining dough.

10. 10

    Place cutouts on foil-covered baking sheets.

11. 11

    Repeat with remaining dough.

12. 12

    Crush each colour of candy separately between 2 sheets of wax paper with a meat mallet or hammer.

13. 13

    Spoon the crushed candy inside the empty centres of the cutouts.

14. 14

    Use the end of a drinking straw to poke a hole in the top of each cutout.

15. 15

    Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until candy is melted and cookies are lightly browned.

16. 16

    Cool cookies completely before removing from foil.

17. 17

    Thread a piece of ribbon through the hole to use for hanging.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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