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["Prepare each of three layers (red, yellow and green) as follows:", "", "Preheat oven to 375.", "", "Use a cookie sheet greased and floured.", "", "Beat 4 eggs and 1 cup of sugar well.", "", "Add 10-15 drops of food coloring (red layer may require more), 1t orange zest, 3t almond extract and 2T amaretto. Mix well.", "", "Add 1cup of sifted flour and 1/4t of baking powder to mixture, continuing to mix.", "", "Melt 2 sticks of butter or margarine over low heat and add to mixture.", "", "Pour into pan, making sure batter is spread evenly.", "", "Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes, or until firm.", "", "Place on wire rack and allow to cool for 15 minutes.", "", "Transfer each layer to a piece of wax paper. Allow to cool to room temperature.", "", "Spread half of preserves evenly over layer.", "", "Place second layer onto first layer and cover with remaining preserves.", "(Layers should be ordered, top to bottom, Red, Yellow, Green - to represent the Italian flag, I know... the Italian flag is red, WHITE and green, but work with me here... it's a cookie!)", "", "Place third layer on top and slice entire deal into 1"" wide strips.", "", "Melt chocolate in a double boiler.", "", "Strip by strip, cover top and two sides with melted chocolate and slice into individual cookies.", "", "Set aside for several hours, until chocolate fully hardens."]
