Neapolitan Cookies Recipe

Name: Neapolitan Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate square, melted; 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/4 cup finely chopped candied cherries; 1 or 2 drops red liquid food coloring; 1/3 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate square, melted
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1/4 cup finely chopped candied cherries
1 or 2 drops red liquid food coloring
1/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, beating until blended.
2
Divide dough into thirds; place each portion in a separate bowl. Stir chocolate and walnuts into 1 portion; chopped cherries and red food coloring into second portion; and coconut and rum extract into third portion.
3
Line an 8-inch square baking dish with plastic wrap. Press chocolate mixture into dish. Top with rum mixture and cherry mixture, pressing gently. Cover and chill 8 hours.
4
Cut dough evenly into 5 sections. Cut each section into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze up to 1 month, if desired.

1115

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Neapolitan 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.

Neapolitan Cookies

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