Two-Tone Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Two-Tone Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 9 drops green food coloring; 1 tablespoon 2% milk; 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios; 9 drops red food coloring; 3 tablespoons seedless raspberry preserves; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted; Additional chopped pistachios, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
9 drops green food coloring
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios
9 drops red food coloring
3 tablespoons seedless raspberry preserves
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Additional chopped pistachios, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Stir green food coloring, milk and nuts into one portion; mix well. Add red food coloring and jam to the other half.
2
Between two pieces of waxed paper, shape each portion into an 8-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise. Place one green rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap. Top with one pink rectangle; press together lightly. Repeat, forming a second stack. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3
Remove one stack from the refrigerator at a time. Unwrap dough; cut in half lengthwise. Return one portion to the refrigerator. Cut remaining portion into 1/8-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.
5
Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with additional pistachios if desired.

1330

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large egg yolks, room temperature, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Two-Tone 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.

Two-Tone Christmas Cookies

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