Description
Italian Rainbow Cookies are layered cookies made with almond paste, chocolate, and colorful layers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond paste
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Red and green food coloring
- 1 cup apricot jam
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line three 9×13 inch baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix almond paste and sugar until smooth.
- Add butter and mix until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in flour, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Divide the batter into three bowls. Color one red, one green, and leave one plain.
- Spread each colored batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake each layer for 10-12 minutes, or until set.
- Cool the layers completely.
- Spread apricot jam on the plain layer, stack the green layer on top, spread more jam, and then stack the red layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Melt chocolate with vegetable oil and pour over the top layer.
- Slice into small squares and serve.
Notes
- Allow the cookies to chill for optimal flavor.
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Rainbow Cookies, almond cookies, layered cookies, dessert recipes