Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually incorporate the flour until the dough is soft but not sticky.

Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.

Cut out the centers of each cookie shape and fill generously with crushed hard candies.

Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Allow cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.