Description
Delicious cookies filled with melted hard candies, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 assorted hard candies (such as Jolly Ranchers or Life Savers), crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, then cut out smaller shapes from the centers. Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets.
- Fill the center cutouts with crushed hard candies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the candy centers have melted.
- Cool cookies completely on the baking sheets before removing to allow the candy centers to set.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Experiment with different types of hard candies for varied flavors!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg