The Cookie Cutter Shop - Stained-Glass Cookies

Stained-Glass Cookies

2 3/4 C Flour

1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 C. Softened Butter

1/2 C. Sugar

1/2 C. Corn Syrup

1/2 tsp. Vanilla

Assorted Hard Candies, Coarsely Broken

Combine Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda and Salt; set aside. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy; blend in corn syrup and vanilla. Gradually blend in flour mixture; divide dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes. Roll out one portion of dough between 2 pieces of wax paper to 1/4" thickness; cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters. Cut out designs from shapes with paring knife or mini cookie cutters to make "windowpanes" Repeat with remaining dough; arrange cookies on lightly greased aluminum foil-lined baking sheets. Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Fill cut-out areas with colored candy pieces. Bake at 350 degress for 8 - 10 minutes. Transfer cookies and aluminum foil to wire racks to cool. Gently peel cookies from aluminum foil. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.

With remaining little mini cut-out cookies, make frosting sandwiches.