Italian Seven Layer Cookies Recipe

Name: Italian Seven Layer Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces almond paste or 8 ounces solo almond filling; 1 1/2 cups butter, room temp; 1 cup sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups flour, sifted; 18 ounces apricot preserves (hot); 12 ounces chocolate chips; red food coloring; green food coloring

Servings: persons

8 ounces almond paste or 8 ounces solo almond filling
1 1/2 cups butter, room temp
1 cup sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour, sifted
18 ounces apricot preserves (hot)
12 ounces chocolate chips
red food coloring
green food coloring

1
Grease 3 13 x 9 x 1 pans linwith waxed paper grease again set aside -- Mix almond paste,butter,sugar,egg yolks and almond extract -- Beat until fluffy -- Mix in flour.
2
Beat eggwhites until stiff peaks form -- Fold into almond paste mixture using wooden spoon. (important).
3
Separate into 3 bowls about 1 1/2 cups each -- Mix red coloring in one and green in another leave last batter color --
4
Spread mixture in each pan bake @ 350 degrees until edges are golden and cake is firm in center -- aprox 10 to 12 mins --
5
Remove from pans to cool -- Place green back on pan layer with hot preserves then top with white, layering with preserves finishing with red on top -- Place a sheet of waxed paper over top layer then place one of the pans on top bottom down -- Put weight on the top pan to compress and put in fridge for 8 hrs --
6
Melt choc chips in micro stirring on occasion aprox 3 mins -- Spread over layer, refridge till set then repeat on other side -- Cut into 2 x 2 squares --
7
ENJOY -- .

1965

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

161

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces almond paste or 8 ounces solo almond filling, 1 1/2 cups butter, room temp, 1 cup sugar, 4 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Italian Seven Layer 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 Seven Layer Cookies

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