Venetian Cookies Recipe

Name: Venetian Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) can almond paste; 1 1/2 c. butter (3 sticks); 1 c. granulated sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 1 tsp. almond extract; 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 8 drops red food color; 10 drops green food color; 1 (12 oz.) jar apricot preserves; 2 1/2 sq. semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each)

Servings: persons

1 (8 oz.) can almond paste
1 1/2 c. butter (3 sticks)
1 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. almond extract
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
8 drops red food color
10 drops green food color
1 (12 oz.) jar apricot preserves
2 1/2 sq. semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Coat 3 (13 x 9 x 2-inch) pans with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Line pans with wax paper, allowing paper to hand over the short ends; spray paper.
4
Break up almond paste in large bowl.
5
Add butter, sugar, egg yolks and almond extract. Beat with mixer until fluffy, 5 minutes.
6
Beat in flour and salt. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7
Fold into almond mixture until well blended.
8
Divide mixture into three equal parts.
9
Add green food coloring to one, red food coloring to another.
10
Leave last portion yellow.
11
Spread each part into a separate prepared pan.
12
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Immediately remove cakes from pans using waxed paper overhangs.

1951

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

196

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 (8 oz.) can almond paste, 1 1/2 c. butter (3 sticks), 1 c. granulated sugar, 4 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Venetian 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.

Venetian Cookies

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