Stained Glass Window Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2¼ cups (281g) all-purpose flour.
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder.
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt.
04 - ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened.
05 - ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar.
06 - 1 large egg, room temperature.
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
08 - 15-20 hard candies (Jolly Ranchers).
09 - 1 egg white or 2 tablespoons water.
10 - ⅓ cup coarse sugar for topping.

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
02 - Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla.
03 - Mix in dry ingredients. Divide, roll to ¼-inch thick, and chill 1-2 hours.
04 - Crush hard candies into small pieces, keeping colors separate.
05 - Cut cookies with large cutter, then cut centers. Arrange on lined sheets.
06 - Fill centers with crushed candy. Brush edges with egg white and sugar. Bake at 350°F for 12-13 minutes.

# Notes:

01 - Candy centers must cool to set.
02 - Keeps 1 week at room temperature.
03 - Freezes up to 3 months.

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