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Italian Spumoni Cookies Recipe

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Italian Spumoni Cookies are a colorful, layered treat inspired by the classic Italian spumoni dessert. These cookies feature three distinct layers: a rich chocolate layer, a nutty green layer, and a red layer flavored with rum extract. Each layer is carefully prepared, stacked, chilled, sliced, and baked to create delightful cookies that are perfect for sharing during special occasions or as a unique everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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Basic Dough:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Chocolate Layer:

  • 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted

Green Layer:

  • 1/2 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, pistachio), chopped
  • few drops green food coloring

Red Layer:

  • 2 tsp rum extract
  • few drops red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare Basic Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring continuously until a uniform dough forms. Divide this dough evenly into three portions.
  2. Make Chocolate Layer: To the first portion of dough, gently fold in the melted unsweetened chocolate until fully incorporated, giving the dough a rich chocolate flavor and dark color.
  3. Prepare Green Layer: To the second portion of dough, blend in the chopped nuts and a few drops of green food coloring. Mix thoroughly to distribute the nuts evenly and achieve the desired green hue.
  4. Prepare Red Layer: To the third portion of dough, add the rum extract along with a few drops of red food coloring, mixing until the color and flavor are well blended.
  5. Shape Dough Layers: On waxed paper or a lightly floured surface, shape each dough portion into rectangles approximately 8 inches long and 3 inches wide.
  6. Assemble Layers: Place the green (nut) dough rectangle in the center and layer the chocolate and red dough rectangles on either side, forming a layered block with green in the middle. Press the layers gently yet firmly together to bond them.
  7. Chill Dough: Wrap the layered dough block tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up, which helps making clean slices during baking.
  8. Preheat Oven: Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
  9. Slice Cookies: Remove the dough block from the refrigerator and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices from the ends, creating individual cookies showcasing the three colored layers.
  10. Bake Cookies: Arrange the cookie slices on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the cookies are set and slightly firm to the touch.
  11. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy these festive spumoni cookies once cooled.

Notes

  • Cookies are done when lightly touched with a finger and no imprint remains, indicating they are perfectly baked without overbaking.
  • Use waxed paper during shaping to prevent sticking and ease handling of the dough rectangles.
  • Chilling the dough layers is essential for clean, distinct layered slices and a better texture.
  • Feel free to substitute different nuts in the green layer based on preference or availability.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to one week.

Keywords: Italian cookies, spumoni cookies, layered cookies, nut cookies, chocolate cookies, festive cookies

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