Small Flower Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2
   In the food processor bowl, add the egg, sugar, and vanilla.
3. 3
   Start the processor to mix and then gradually add the flour.
4. 4
   Let it mix into a smooth paste, which will happen fairly quickly.
5. 5
   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Unwrap the candy and place between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Gently tap the candy with a rolling pin to break into little pieces.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 350F.
8. 8
   Roll out the dough, not to thin, on a floured work surface.
9. 9
   Use a cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Use a small flower shaped (or other shape if you like) cookie cutter to remove the center of the cookie.
10. 10
    Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. 11
    Drop 1 tsp. of crushed candy into the hole in the center.
12. 12
    Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden, turn the oven off, leave the cookies in the oven for another 5 minutes.