Neapolitan Cookies
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Divide dough equally into three small bowls. Add almond extract and red food coloring to one portion; stir until thoroughly mixed. Mix chocolate into second bowl, and walnuts into the third bowl.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Divide dough equally into three small bowls. Add almond extract and red food coloring to one portion; stir until thoroughly mixed. Mix chocolate into second bowl, and walnuts into the third bowl.
- Carbohydrate 6.1960699137148 g
- Cholesterol 6.84652778336989 mg
- Fat 3.09373356699983 g
- Fiber 0.172560188953831 g
- Protein 0.70795875045535 g
- Saturated Fat 1.66290481617348 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (13g)
- Sodium 75.0923148967774 mg
- Sugar 6.02350972476096 g
- Trans Fat 0.238803259426734 g
- Calories 55 calories
Step-by-step
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Stir in the eggs and vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
- Divide dough equally into three small bowls.
- Add almond extract and red food coloring to one portion; stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Mix chocolate into the second bowl, and walnuts into the third bowl.
- Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with waxed paper, and spread the almond dough evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the walnut dough evenly over the almond layer, and top with chocolate dough layer.
- Cover the layered dough with waxed paper, and place in the refrigerator until firm, about 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Turn out chilled dough by inverting pan; peel off waxed paper.
- With a sharp knife, cut dough lengthwise in half.
- Slice each half of dough crosswise into 1/4 inch slices.
- Place slices on a cookie sheet one inch apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
Sweet and decadent, Neapolitan cookies are a classic treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with three layers of dough—almond, walnut, and chocolate—that are swirled together to create a beautiful and delicious cookie. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a rich, nutty flavor. They are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!
These cookies are also incredibly easy to make. Simply cream together the butter and sugar, then stir in the eggs and vanilla. Divide the dough into three equal portions and add the almond extract, red food coloring, chocolate, and walnuts to each portion. Spread the dough into a 9x5 inch loaf pan and refrigerate until firm. Slice and bake the cookies, and you're done! Enjoy!
