Stained Glass Decorations

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Blend in honey, egg and vanilla.
3. 3
   Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well.
4. 4
   Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350F.
6. 6
   Place dough on lightly floured surface; roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut dough into desired shapes with 2-1/2- to 3-inch floured cookie cutters.
8. 8
   Use a sharp knife to cut out a smaller identical shape from each cutout, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch from outside edge.
9. 9
   Remove the centre of each cutout; mix with the remaining dough.
10. 10
    Place cutouts on foil-covered baking sheets.
11. 11
    Repeat with remaining dough.
12. 12
    Crush each colour of candy separately between 2 sheets of wax paper with a meat mallet or hammer.
13. 13
    Spoon the crushed candy inside the empty centres of the cutouts.
14. 14
    Use the end of a drinking straw to poke a hole in the top of each cutout.
15. 15
    Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until candy is melted and cookies are lightly browned.
16. 16
    Cool cookies completely before removing from foil.
17. 17
    Thread a piece of ribbon through the hole to use for hanging.