Spumoni Slices - Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Spumoni Slices - Italian Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking square, melted and cooled; 4 teaspoons milk; 1/3 cup chopped candied red cherries; 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nut; 1/4 teaspoon rum flavoring; 3 drops green food coloring; powdered sugar icing (optional) or melted chocolate (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking square, melted and cooled
4 teaspoons milk
1/3 cup chopped candied red cherries
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nut
1/4 teaspoon rum flavoring
3 drops green food coloring
powdered sugar icing (optional) or melted chocolate (optional)

1
Beat shortening and margarine or butter about 30 seconds or till softened.
2
Add half the flour, the sugar, egg, 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
3
Beat till thoroughly combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
4
Stir in remaining flour.
5
Divide dough into thirds.
6
Into one portion, mix chocolate and 2 teaspoons of the milk.
7
Into second portion, mix cherries.
8
Into third portion mix nuts, remaining milk, flavoring, and enough green food coloring to tint dough.
9
To shape dough, line bottom and sides of an 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan with clear plastic wrap.
10
Press pink dough evenly in pan.
11
Top with chocolate dough.
12
Top with green dough.
13
Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
14
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
15
Invert pan; remove dough.
16
Remove plastic wrap.
17
Cut dough into 1/4 inch thick slices; cut each slice crosswise into three pieces.
18
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
19
Bake in 375 oven 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are lightly browned.
20
Remove and cool on rack.
21
Drizzle with powdered sugar icing tinted green or with melted chocolate.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

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: 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Spumoni Slices - Italian Christmas 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.

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