Spumoni Slices (Neapolitan Cookies) Recipe

Name: Spumoni Slices (Neapolitan Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted (1 ounce each); 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; 3 -5 drops green food coloring; 1/4 cup candied red cherries, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 3 -5 drops red food coloring

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
2 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted (1 ounce each)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3 -5 drops green food coloring
1/4 cup candied red cherries, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 -5 drops red food coloring

1
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2
Beat in egg and vanilla.
3
Gradually add flour and mix well.
4
Divide dough into three portions.
5
Stir chocolate into one portion; mix well.
6
Add pecans and green food coloring to the second portion.
7
Add cherries, almond extract and red food coloring to the third.
8
Roll each portion between two pieces of waxed paper into and 8x6-inch rectangle. Remove waxed paper.
9
Place chocolate rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap.
10
Top with the green and pink rectangles; press together lightly.
11
Wrap with plastic wrap and chill overnight. Cut chilled dough in half lengthwise. Return one rectangle to the refrigerator.
12
Cut remaining rectangle into 1/8 inch slices.
13
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
14
Bake at 375 for 5-7 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
15
Repeat with remaining dough.
16
Note: for another good and highly reviewed Neapolitan Cookie recipe, take a look at recipe number 47503.

1380

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened, 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Spumoni Slices (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.

Spumoni Slices (Neapolitan Cookies)

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