1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening (part butter), softened
1 tsp. vanilla or lemon extract
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
About 5 rolls ring-shaped hard candy (colorful)

Mix sugar, shortening, vanilla, and eggs in large bowl; stir in flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board. Cut into shapes. Place cookies on aluminum covered cookie sheets. (For larger cookies, transfer to cookie sheet before cutting out designs.) Partially crush candy by tapping lightly while between paper towels. Place candy pieces in design cutouts in cookies for a window effect. Candy will melt to fill spaces. If cookies are to be hung, use a straw to make a hole in top of cookie.

Bake for 7-9 minutes at 375 degrees, until light brown and candy is melted. If candy has not filled a space in cookie, while still hot, use tip of knife to spread. Completely cool on cookie sheet then gently remove. About 6 dozen 3 inch cookies.