Stained-Glass Christmas Tree Cookies

Dairy Free
Stained-Glass Christmas Tree Cookies
180 min.
36
113kcal

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Get ready to add a splash of color and creativity to your holiday baking with these delightful Stained-Glass Christmas Tree Cookies! Perfect for festive gatherings, these eye-catching treats are not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously sweet addition to your dessert table. With their vibrant candy-filled centers, they resemble beautiful stained glass windows, making them a charming centerpiece for any holiday celebration.

What makes these cookies even more appealing is that they are dairy-free, allowing everyone to indulge in their festive flavors without worry. The combination of buttery goodness, a hint of vanilla, and the crunch of colorful hard candies creates a delightful contrast that will have your guests coming back for more. Plus, the process of making these cookies is a fun activity for the whole family, from crushing the candies to cutting out the tree shapes.

Whether you're looking to impress your friends at a holiday party or simply want to create a new family tradition, these Stained-Glass Christmas Tree Cookies are sure to bring joy and sweetness to your celebrations. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let the holiday spirit inspire your baking this season!

Ingredients

  • 15  sprinkles hard rectangular (ring-shaped
  • cup butter softened
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup plus light
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  • 0.3 teaspoon lemon extract 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • cookie cutter
  • ziploc bags
  • spatula
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Place each color candy in separate resealable freezer plastic bag; seal bag. With rolling pin, coarsely crush candy; set aside.
  3. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in corn syrup, vanilla and lemon extract. On low speed, gradually beat in flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. Divide dough in half. On floured cloth-covered work surface, roll each half to 1/4-inch thickness.
  5. Cut dough with 3-inch Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter.
  6. Cut out and remove several smaller dough shapes from each cookie.
  7. Place tree shapes 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. If desired, reroll small cutouts with remaining dough. Fill each hole in tree shapes with about 1/2 teaspoon crushed candy.
  8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown and candy is melted.
  9. Place cookie sheets on cooling racks; cool cookies 8 minutes. With back of metal pancake turner, gently lift warm cookies from foil; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes, before storing in loosely covered containers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories113kcal
Protein3.95%
Fat41%
Carbs55.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.11
Glycemic Load
9.05
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.7799999999773%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.36kcal
5.67%
Fat:5.22g
8.03%
Saturated Fat:1.09g
6.81%
Carbohydrates:15.77g
5.26%
Net Carbohydrates:15.49g
5.63%
Sugar:7.77g
8.63%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:103.79mg
4.51%
Alcohol:0.08g
100%
Alcohol %:0.37%
100%
Protein:1.13g
2.27%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.68%
Selenium:3.59µg
5.12%
Folate:19.13µg
4.78%
Vitamin A:225.55IU
4.51%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.59%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.22%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.09%
Iron:0.49mg
2.75%
Phosphorus:14.54mg
1.45%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.34%
Fiber:0.28g
1.13%