Italian Rainbow Cookies Recipe

Name: Italian Rainbow Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 3-1/2 ounces almond paste, cut into small pieces; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup butter, melted and cooled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 6 to 8 drops red food coloring; 6 to 8 drops green food coloring; 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3-1/2 ounces almond paste, cut into small pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
6 to 8 drops red food coloring
6 to 8 drops green food coloring
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar 2-3 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add almond paste; mix well. Gradually add flour, butter, salt and extract.
2
Divide batter into thirds. Tint one portion red and one portion green; leave remaining portion plain. Spread one portion into each of three well-greased 11x7-in. baking dishes.
3
Bake 7-11 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and edges begins to brown. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
Place red layer on waxed paper; spread with 2 tablespoons jam. Top with plain layer and remaining jam. Add green layer; press down gently.
5
For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread half over green layer. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set. Turn over; spread remaining glaze over red layer. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set.
6
With a sharp knife, trim edges. Cut rectangle lengthwise into fourths. Cut each portion into 1/4-in. slices.

1523

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

117

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: 4 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, 3-1/2 ounces almond paste, cut into small pieces, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Italian Rainbow 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.

Italian Rainbow Cookies

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