Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup assorted hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients until combined.
- Chill the Dough: Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out one disc to about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes; use a smaller cutter for the center.
- Add Candy: Crush hard candies into small pieces and fill the centers of each cookie cutout.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg