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Italian Spumoni Cookies Recipe

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Italian Spumoni Cookies are vibrant, layered cookies inspired by the classic spumoni dessert. These delicate and colorful cookies feature distinct layers of chocolate, pistachio-flavored green dough with nuts, and a rum-infused red layer, creating a visually striking and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.

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, or pistachios), 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 bowl, mix together the softened butter, powdered sugar, large egg, and vanilla extract until combined and creamy. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and continue mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Divide Dough: Divide the dough evenly into three separate portions for the three different layers.
  3. Make Chocolate Layer: To the first portion of dough, fold in the melted unsweetened chocolate thoroughly until the dough is uniformly chocolate-colored.
  4. Make Green Layer: To the second portion, add the chopped nuts and a few drops of green food coloring. Mix well to evenly incorporate color and nuts.
  5. Make Red Layer: To the third portion, mix in the rum extract along with a few drops of red food coloring to achieve a vibrant red dough.
  6. Shape Dough Layers: Roll each dough portion separately into 8-inch by 3-inch rectangles using waxed paper to help shape them evenly.
  7. Assemble Layers: Place the green nut dough rectangle in the center, then layer the chocolate rectangle on one side and the red rectangle on the other side, pressing them together firmly to form a layered loaf.
  8. Chill Dough: Wrap the combined dough loaf tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up for slicing.
  9. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) in preparation for baking.
  10. Slice and Bake: Unwrap the chilled dough and cut slices approximately 1/4 inch thick from the end of the loaf. Place slices on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges set but cookies remain soft.
  11. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy these colorful Italian Spumoni Cookies with your favorite beverage.

Notes

  • Use waxed paper to help shape and roll the dough evenly for uniform cookie thickness.
  • You can substitute rum extract with almond extract if preferred.
  • For a stronger flavor, toast the nuts lightly before mixing into the dough.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Food coloring is optional but adds to the traditional spumoni appearance.

Keywords: Spumoni cookies, Italian cookies, layered cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate nut cookies

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