Stained Glass Cookie Ornaments

• 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Assorted colors of Jolly Rancher hard candies
• 1 tablespoon meringue powder
• 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon water
• 2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Divide into three portions; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. ornament-shaped cookie cutters. Cut out centers with a 1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place larger cutouts 2 in. apart on greased
3. . Poke a small hole in the top of each cookie. Repeat with remaining dough; reroll small cutouts if desired.
4. Place the same color of hard candies in small resealable plastic bags; crush candies. Sprinkle in center of each. Bake at 350u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes or until candies are set before carefully removing to wire racks.
5. In a small bowl, beat meringue powder and water until soft peaks form. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar. Decorate cookies with icing.

butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, meringue powder, water, sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/stained-glass-cookie-ornaments/ (may not work)