Magic Window Cookies
(they look like stained glass!)

1 C. sugar..............................2-1/2 C. flour

3/4 C. shortening...................1 t. baking powder

2 eggs...................................1 t. salt

1 t. vanilla.............................5 rolls ring shaped hard candy.

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs & vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder & salt. Cover & refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 375°. Roll dough 1/8" thick on a lightly floured, cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes- use 2 different sized cutters to obtain cutouts, or a sharp knife. Place cookies on an aluminum foil covered cookie sheet. (for large cookies, transfer dough to foil before making cutout designs). Place crushed or whole candy in cutouts. If cookies are to be hung, make a hole in dough before baking.

Bake until cookies are very light brown & candy is melted, 7 to 9 minutes. If candy has not spread within cutout design, immediately spread with metal spatula. Cool completely on baking sheet. Gently peel foil off cooled cookies.

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