In another bowl, sift togther flour and baking powder. Gradually stir flour mixture into wet ingredients until dough is very stiff. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill about 3 hours. Additional flour can be added if necessary. Cut out cookies using large holiday cookie cutters.
Transfer cookies to a foil-lined baking sheet.
Using a small cookie cutter, cut out and remove dough from the center of each cookie. Fill cut out sections with crushed candy. If using cookies as a hanging ornament, make a small hole at the top. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned and candy is melted. Slide foil off baking sheet.