Flavorful Gluten Free Stained Glass Christmas Cookies
Flavorful Gluten Free Stained Glass Christmas Cookies are a festive delight that captures the essence of holiday cheer. With vibrant candy centers that mimic stained glass, these cookies are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Perfect for gifting or as a centerpiece at holiday gatherings, they evoke cherished memories of baking with loved ones. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or adorned on a festive platter, these cookies promise to bring joy and sweetness to your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Christmas
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup candy melts or hard candies, assorted colors
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour and any additional dry ingredients. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until well-mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Make an indentation in each cookie's center using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with colorful chopped candy pieces.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg