Rainbow Layered Cookies Recipe

Name: Rainbow Layered Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup blanched hazelnuts or macadamia nuts; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 egg white; 4 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup butter, melted and cooled; 1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 to 8 drops red food coloring; 6 to 8 drops green food coloring; 2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

2/3 cup blanched hazelnuts or macadamia nuts
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg white
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 to 8 drops red food coloring
6 to 8 drops green food coloring
2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

1
Place the hazelnuts in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Add the confectioners' sugar and egg white; cover and process until blended.
2
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in hazelnut mixture, then butter. Beat in rum extract. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture.
3
Divide batter into thirds. Stir red food coloring into one portion of batter; stir green food coloring into another portion. Leave remaining batter plain. Spread one portion into each of three well-greased 11x7-in. baking dishes.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges begin to brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
Place red layer on a waxed paper-lined
6
; spread with strawberry jam. Top with plain layer; spread with apricot preserves. Add green layer; press down gently.
7
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread half over green layer. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set. Turn over; spread remaining chocolate over red layer. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set.
8
With a sharp knife, trim edges. Cut rectangle lengthwise into fourths. Cut each portion into 1/4-in. slices.

1252

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup blanched hazelnuts or macadamia nuts, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 egg white, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Rainbow Layered 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.

Rainbow Layered Cookies

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