The Glass Cookies, or glass effect, for Christmas, are small crunchy masterpieces that capture the essence of the perfect sweet. With their thin and crumbly texture, these cookies reveal themselves as true glassy delights. Light as a breeze, they dissolve in the mouth, offering a delicate and refined experience. Decorated with a touch of sugar, each cookie is a jewel that reflects light, inviting you to enjoy the sweet fragrance in every bite. Simple yet sophisticated, Glass Cookies are the ideal choice for those seeking a sweet pleasure that blends with the art of pastry. Ready to charm with their elegance and lightness, these cookies are an irresistible invitation to indulge in a moment of sweetness.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
- Energy 72.48 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 12.77 (g) of which sugars 8.95 (g)
- Proteins 0.76 (g)
- Fat 2.18 (g) of which saturated 0.47 (g)of which unsaturated 1.54 (g)
- Fibers 0.12 (g)
- Sodium 76.44 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 17 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Glass Cookies
- 8 oz shortcrust pastry
- 12 hard candies
Tools for preparing Glass Cookies
- Cookie cutter
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
- Meat tenderizer
How to make Glass Cookies
To prepare the glass effect cookies for Christmas, first prepare the shortcrust pastry: on the blog, you can find various recipes, my favorite and the one I used in this recipe is this one because it holds its shape very well during baking. I prepare it and always keep some in the freezer, just thaw, roll it out, and you’re ready to go.
Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 1/8 inch, and using two cookie cutters of the same shape but different sizes, cut out the cookies. First cut the outer edge with the larger cutter and then cut the center with the smaller one.
Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, re-knead the scraps, and start again until the shortcrust pastry is used up. You’ll get 12 cookies.
Using a meat tenderizer, crush the candies and place the crushed candies inside the cookies. If you want to hang the cookies on the tree, make a small hole on one side.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. They should be golden brown. Let them cool completely before removing them from the tray, the center needs to harden.
Storage of Glass Cookies
Glass cookies can be stored at room temperature for 15 days.
FAQ
Can I use ready-made shortcrust pastry?
Absolutely.
Can I use other shapes?
You can use any shapes you have available.
Can I use other types of candies?
Only hard ones, the flavor doesn’t matter.
