Valentine Stained Glass Hearts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
red hard candies, crushed
frosting (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla.
Beat.
Stir in flour and baking powder until dough is very stiff.
Cover and chill for 3 hours or more.