Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- Colored hard candies, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually incorporate this into the butter mixture until the dough is soft but manageable.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick, and cut shapes with cookie cutters, cutting out the centers with a smaller cutter.
- Place crushed candies in the center of each cut-out cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the right texture. Don’t skimp on cooling time after baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian