Italian Spumoni Cookies

1. 1

   Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 5-10 minutes to soften. In a large bowl, beat cookie dough and 3/4 cup flour until combined. Divide dough into three portions.

2. 2

   Add remaining flour, cherries and if desired red food coloring to one portion. Add cocoa and liqueur to the second portion. Add pistachios and if desired green food coloring to the remaining portion.

3. 3

   Roll each portion between two pieces of waxed paper into an 8x6-in. rectangle. Remove waxed paper. Place cherry rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap. Layer with chocolate and pistachio rectangles; press together lightly. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Cut chilled dough in half widthwise. Return one rectangle to the refrigerator. Cut remaining rectangle into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased

5. 5

   . Repeat with remaining dough.

6. 6

   Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.