Christmas Harlequin Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Harlequin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. butter or margarine; 1 egg; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1/2 c. finely chopped almonds; 1 tsp. strawberry or raspberry extract; green and red food coloring

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. butter or margarine
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds
1 tsp. strawberry or raspberry extract
green and red food coloring

1
In a large bowl, mix sugar, butter, egg and vanilla until well blended.
2
In another bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture and blend until smooth. Divide into 3 equal portions in separate bowls. To mixture in bowl #1, add melted chocolate and blend until smooth.
3
In bowl #2, add almond extract and enough green food coloring to make it a Christmas green. Add finely chopped almonds. Mix well.
4
In bowl #3, add strawberry or raspberry extract and red food coloring for a Christmas red.
5
Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with foil. Grease the foil. Spread the red dough evenly on the bottom. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up. Remove from refrigerator and spread chocolate mixture on top of the red mixture. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
6
Spread green dough over the chocolate layer and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
7
Remove the dough and foil from the pan.
8
Cut the chilled loaf into 3 lengthwise logs. Cut each log into 1/4-inch slices.
9
Bake 2-inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 350u00b0 about 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.

1680

kcal

Calories

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1 c. butter or margarine, 1 egg, 1 tsp. vanilla, and more.

Yes, Christmas Harlequin Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Harlequin Cookies

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