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Classic Easy Stained Glass Cookies With Jolly Ranchers on Gray Baking Tray
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5 from 6 ratings

Stained Glass Cookies (Glass Window Cookies)

Quick, easy stained glass cookies recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. These classic Christmas cut out sugar cookies are filled with rock candy or Jolly Ranchers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15 Cookies
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

  • 15 Sugar cookies Double the recipe
  • 15 Rock candies Crushed, Various colors, E.g. Jolly Ranchers or Life Savers

Instructions

  • Roll out cookie dough between 2 sheets of wax paper at half inch thickness. 
  • Use a large cutter to cut out a piece and then, use a small cutter to cut out the center. Discard this little piece.
  • Place the large hollow cookie on a cookie tray, lined with parchment paper. 
  • Add some crushed candy in the center and use a toothpick to spread it out evenly. Only fill halfway to prevent candy from overflowing. 
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and candy is fully melted. 
  • Let cookies cool completely before removing them from the tray. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a box at room temperature for up 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg