Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup crushed hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and extracts; mix well.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes.
- Using a smaller cutter, cut out the centers and fill with crushed candy.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool before removing from the baking sheet.
Notes
- Ensure not to overbake for a chewy texture.
- Experiment with different colored candies for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg