Valentine Stained Glass Hearts
Desserts for Two

Valentine Stained Glass Hearts

Prep 20 min + 3 hr chill·Bake 7-8 min·Makes 2½ dozen

A heart cut from the center of each cookie, filled with crushed candy that melts into a stained-glass window.

Method

  1. 1

    Cream the butter and sugar; beat in the eggs and vanilla. Stir together the flour and baking powder and gradually mix in until the dough is very stiff.

  2. 2

    Cover and chill about 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thick and cut large hearts, transferring to a foil-lined sheet.

  4. 4

    Cut a smaller heart from the center of each cookie and fill the opening with crushed candy.

  5. 5

    Bake at 375°F for 7 to 8 minutes, until the candy has melted into "stained glass." Cool completely before loosening from the foil.

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