Magic Window Cookies Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, shortening, vanilla, and Large eggs in large bowl; stir in flour, baking pwdr and salt; mix well.
2. 2
   Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
3. 3
   Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board.
4. 4
   Cut into shapes.
5. 5
   Place cookies on aluminum covered cookie sheets.
6. 6
   (For larger cookies, transfer to cookie sheet before cutting out designs.)
7. 7
   Partially crush candy by tapping lightly while between paper towels.
8. 8
   Place candy pcs in design cutouts in cookies for a window effect.
9. 9
   Candy will heat to fill spaces.
10. 10
    If cookies are to be hung, use a straw to make a hole in top of cookie.
11. 11
    Bake for 7-9 min at 375 degrees, till light brown and candy is melted.
12. 12
    If candy has not filled a space in cookie, while still warm, use tip of knife to spread.
13. 13
    Completely cold on cookie sheet then gently remove.
14. 14
    About 6 dozen 3 inch cookies.