Stained glass Christmas biscuits are not only a delicious treat, but they also add a touch of festive cheer to any holiday gathering. These beautiful cookies are a beloved tradition in many households, and with this simple and easy-to-follow recipe, you can create your own edible works of art. The combination of the crisp buttery cookie and the colorful stained glass center will be sure to impress your family and friends. So, grab your apron and get ready to spread the holiday spirit with these stunning stained glass Christmas biscuits.
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Molasses
Looking for a unique and eye-catching dessert? Look no further than stained glass cookies! These beautiful treats are made with cut-out cookie dough and filled with crushed hard candies, creating a colorful and translucent "stained glass" effect when baked. Not only are they delicious, but they're also fun to make and perfect for any occasion. Here are 18 amazing stained glass cookie recipes to try out for yourself.
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Stained Glass Window Cookies
Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Dough, Candies
If you want to make classic stained glass cookies, this recipe is for you. Made with a simple sugar cookie dough and filled with crushed Jolly Ranchers, these cookies are easy to make and come out beautifully every time. Pro tip: Use a variety of colored candies to create a stunning rainbow effect.
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Stained Glass Window Cake
Main Ingredients: Dates, Pineapple, Apricots, Glace, Brazil Nuts, Eggs
Take your stained glass dessert to the next level with this show-stopping stained glass window cake. Layers of colorful gelatin are suspended in a clear gelatin base, creating a stunning effect when sliced. Pro tip: Use a variety of flavors to create a colorful and flavorful cake.
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Stained Glass Window Jello Blox
Main Ingredients: Jell O, Water, Gelatin Powder, Cream, Swerve, Salt
If you love jello, you'll love these stained glass window jello blox. Made with multiple layers of colorful jello and suspended in a clear gelatin base, these blox are a fun and unique dessert to serve at any party or gathering. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized with your favorite jello flavors.
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Stained Glass Window Shortbread Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Flour
For a more sophisticated take on stained glass cookies, try these stained glass window shortbread cookies. The rich and buttery shortbread dough is the perfect base for the colorful candy centers, creating a delicious and elegant dessert. Pro tip: Use a variety of shaped cookie cutters to create a beautiful assortment of cookies.
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Stained Glass Window Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Powder
If you're a fan of sugar cookies, you'll love these stained glass window sugar cookies. The sugar cookie dough is easy to work with and the addition of crushed hard candies creates a beautiful and delicious stained glass effect. These cookies are perfect for any holiday or special occasion.
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Stained Glass Window No Bake Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels, Mini
Short on time? These no-bake stained glass window cookies are the perfect solution. Made with crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and marshmallows, these cookies are easy to make and have a fun and colorful stained glass center. Pro tip: Use a variety of colored marshmallows for a fun twist on this classic recipe.
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Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Dough, Candies, Fruit
Need a festive dessert for the holidays? These stained glass window cookies are perfect for Christmas. The traditional sugar cookie dough is flavored with almond extract and filled with crushed candy canes, creating a beautiful and delicious treat that everyone will love. Pro tip: Use a variety of holiday-shaped cookie cutters for a festive touch.
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Stained Glass Biscuits
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Caster Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Egg
For a British twist on stained glass cookies, try these stained glass biscuits. Similar to shortbread cookies, these biscuits are made with a rich and buttery dough and filled with crushed boiled sweets. The combination of textures and flavors create a unique and delicious dessert that is sure to impress.
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Stained Glass Heart Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Large Egg, Vanilla Extract
Looking for a romantic dessert? These stained glass heart cookies are the perfect choice. Made with a sugar cookie dough and filled with crushed hard candies, these heart-shaped cookies are beautiful and sweet. Pro tip: Use a variety of red and pink candies for a stunning Valentine's Day treat.
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Stained Glass Lollipops
Main Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Cold Water, Light Corn Syrup
If you want to try something a little different, these stained glass lollipops are a fun and tasty option. Made with melted sugar and filled with crushed hard candies, these lollipops are perfect for kids' parties or as a unique party favor. Pro tip: Use a variety of shaped molds for a fun and colorful assortment of lollipops.
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Stained Glass Candy
Main Ingredients: Water, White Sugar, Light Corn Syrup, Food Coloring
For a simple and classic stained glass treat, try making stained glass candy. Made with melted sugar and food coloring, these candies are easy to make and can be customized with any color or flavor. Plus, they make great gifts or party favors.
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Stained Glass Jello
Main Ingredients: Jello, Berry, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Unflavored
If you love jello, you'll love this stained glass jello recipe. Made with a clear gelatin base and layers of colorful jello, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also delicious. Pro tip: Use a variety of flavors and colors to create a beautiful rainbow effect.
Get into the holiday spirit with these stained glass Christmas cookies. Made with a simple sugar cookie dough and filled with crushed red and green candies, these cookies are festive and delicious. They also make a great gift or addition to any holiday cookie platter.
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Stained-glass Window Cake
Main Ingredients: Fruit, Glace Cherries, Ginger, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts
Impress your guests with this stunning stained-glass window cake. Layers of colorful cake are stacked and filled with a clear gelatin base, creating a unique and beautiful dessert that is sure to be the talk of the party. Pro tip: Use a variety of colors and flavors for a truly eye-catching cake.
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Stained Glass Cookie Stars
Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Dough, Flour, Cornstarch, Vanilla Extract
For a fun and festive dessert, try these stained glass cookie stars. Made with a sugar cookie dough and filled with crushed hard candies, these cookies are perfect for any patriotic holiday or celebration. They also make a great addition to any cookie exchange.
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Stained-glass biscuits
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Caster Sugar, Plain Flour, Milk
If you want a unique and delicious treat, try these stained-glass biscuits. Made with a simple biscuit dough and filled with crushed boiled sweets, these biscuits have a beautiful stained glass center that is perfect for any occasion. Pro tip: Use a variety of colored sweets for a stunning assortment of biscuits.
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Stained Glass Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Large Egg, Vanilla Extract
For a classic stained glass cookie recipe, try this one. Made with a simple sugar cookie dough and filled with crushed hard candies, these cookies are easy to make and come out beautifully every time. They're perfect for any holiday or special occasion.
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Stained Glass Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Molasses
Who says cookies have to be boring? These Stained Glass Cookies are a fun and colorful twist on the classic sugar cookie. The dough is rolled out and filled with crushed hard candy to create a beautiful stained glass effect when baked. These cookies are perfect for the holidays or any special occasion.
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Stained Glass Window Cookies
Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Dough, Candies
Similar to the Stained Glass Cookies, these Stained Glass Window Cookies are made with a buttery shortbread dough and filled with jelly or fruit preserves. The result is a delicious and vibrant cookie that will add a pop of color to any dessert spread.
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Stained Glass Window Cake
Main Ingredients: Dates, Pineapple, Apricots, Glace, Brazil Nuts, Eggs
If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert, this Stained Glass Window Cake is it. Layers of vanilla sponge cake are filled with fruit filling and topped with a layer of clear gelatin, giving the appearance of a stained glass window. This cake is sure to impress your guests.
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Stained Glass Window Jello Blox
Main Ingredients: Jell O, Water, Gelatin Powder, Cream, Swerve, Salt
This recipe takes the classic jello dessert to a whole new level. Layers of flavored jello are stacked on top of each other to create a colorful and delicious treat. The addition of fruit pieces adds a burst of flavor and texture to each bite.
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Stained Glass Window Shortbread Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Flour
Shortbread cookies are a classic favorite, but these Stained Glass Window Shortbread Cookies take them to the next level. The fruit preserves are sandwiched between two layers of buttery shortbread, creating a beautiful and tasty treat.
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Stained Glass Window Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Powder
Get creative with your sugar cookies by making these Stained Glass Window Sugar Cookies. The dough is rolled out and filled with crushed hard candy to create a beautiful and colorful stained glass effect. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be customized to fit any holiday or theme.
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Stained Glass Window No Bake Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels, Mini
If you're short on time but still want to impress your guests, these Stained Glass Window No Bake Cookies are the perfect solution. Made with oats, cocoa powder, and peanut butter, these cookies are quick, easy, and no baking required.
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Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Dough, Candies, Fruit
Get into the holiday spirit with these festive Stained Glass Window Cookies. The dough is cut into holiday shapes and filled with colored sugar to create a beautiful stained glass effect. These cookies are perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange or as a gift for friends and family.
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Stained Glass Biscuits
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Caster Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Egg
These Stained Glass Biscuits are a fun and colorful twist on traditional biscuits. The dough is rolled out and filled with fruit preserves before being baked to create a beautiful stained glass effect. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
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Stained Glass Heart Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Large Egg, Vanilla Extract
Show your love with these Stained Glass Heart Cookies. The dough is cut into heart shapes and filled with cherry pie filling to create a colorful and delicious treat. These cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
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Stained Glass Lollipops
Main Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Cold Water, Light Corn Syrup
Add a touch of whimsy to your dessert table with these Stained Glass Lollipops. Clear hard candy is melted and poured into lollipop molds, creating a beautiful and delicious treat. These lollipops are perfect for parties or as a fun activity for kids.
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Stained Glass Candy
Main Ingredients: Water, White Sugar, Light Corn Syrup, Food Coloring
If you're a fan of traditional stained glass candy, you'll love this recipe. The hard candy is melted and poured into a baking sheet, creating a beautiful and edible stained glass masterpiece. You can break off pieces to eat or use it as a decoration for cakes and desserts.
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Stained Glass Jello
Main Ingredients: Jello, Berry, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Unflavored
This colorful and refreshing dessert is perfect for hot summer days. Layers of jello are stacked on top of each other to create a beautiful and tasty treat. You can customize the colors and flavors to fit any occasion.
Add some holiday cheer to your dessert spread with these Stained Glass Christmas Cookies. The dough is cut into festive shapes and filled with crushed candy canes to create a beautiful stained glass effect. These cookies are perfect for Christmas parties or as a homemade gift.
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Stained-glass Window Cake
Main Ingredients: Fruit, Glace Cherries, Ginger, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts
This stunning cake is a work of art. Layers of vanilla sponge cake are filled with fruit filling and topped with a layer of clear gelatin, creating a beautiful stained glass effect. This cake is sure to impress your guests and is perfect for special occasions.
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Stained Glass Cookie Stars
Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Dough, Flour, Cornstarch, Vanilla Extract
These Stained Glass Cookie Stars are not only beautiful but also delicious. The dough is cut into star shapes and filled with hard candy to create a colorful and tasty treat. These cookies are perfect for the holidays or as a fun and unique dessert.
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Stained-glass biscuits
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Caster Sugar, Plain Flour, Milk
These Stained-glass biscuits are a fun and colorful twist on traditional biscuits. The dough is rolled out and filled with jelly or fruit preserves before being baked to create a beautiful stained glass effect. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
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Stained Glass Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Large Egg, Vanilla Extract
Last but certainly not least, we have the classic Stained Glass Cookies. The dough is rolled out and filled with crushed hard candy to create a beautiful stained glass effect when baked. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be customized to fit any holiday or theme.
Ingredients
For the cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
For the stained glass filling:
1 cup hard candies (in various colors)
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the cookie dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Slowly add this mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Make the stained glass filling
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
Unwrap the hard candies and place them in a plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to crush the candies into small pieces.
In a small saucepan, combine the crushed candies, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the candies are melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
Step 3: Assemble the cookies
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.
Roll out each disc of dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Using a smaller cookie cutter or a knife, cut out a shape in the center of each cookie.
Spoon the stained glass filling into the cut-out center of each cookie, making sure to fill it completely.
Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Enjoy!
Once the cookies are completely cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed. These stained glass Christmas biscuits make a beautiful addition to any holiday dessert spread and are sure to be a hit with everyone. Serve them with a warm cup of cocoa or give them as gifts to spread the holiday joy. Happy baking!
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