@chef_jenee: If you’re looking for a dessert that doubles as a centerpiece, these Suncatcher Cookies are it! A classic, buttery sugar cookie base filled with a translucent, jewel-toned candy center that sparkles and glows when the light hits it just right. Made with a rich butter dough and finely crushed hard candies, they look like a masterpiece, but they’re so easy to bake. Pair them with fresh berries, a splash of fruit coulis, or enjoy them straight off the cooling rack with a cup of tea. ✨ Pro Tip: Keep your oven temperature steady so the candy centers melt completely smooth without bubbling! Save and bookmark this recipe for your next baking day—and tell me in the comments, which color center are you grabbing first?👇🏾 Ingredients: ½ cup red or green hard candies (like Life Savers or Jolly Ranchers) 1 batch Basic Cookie Dough (recipe below) Basic Cookie Dough Ingredients: 2 sticks butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until smooth. 2. Beat in egg and vanilla, then add dry ingredients. Beat on medium until smooth. If dough is very sticky, mix in a little more flour. 3. Form dough into 2 balls; wrap each in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Suncatcher Cookies Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a food processor, finely grind the candies. 3. Knead dough until soft. Roll out ½ inch thick on a floured surface. Cut out cookies with 2- and 3-inch cutters. 4. Place cookies on baking sheet and cut a hole in the center of each. Fill holes with crushed candy to create the “glass.” 5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. 6. Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool for at least 15 minutes. 7. Pack these delicate cookies lightly in a tin between layers of waxed paper. 😋 Bon Appétit💋 #SuncatcherCookies #Baking #CookieRecipe #HolidayBaking #DIYCookies

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