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Spumoni Cookies

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These Spumoni Cookies are a festive holiday treat inspired by the classic Italian ice cream. The dough is divided into three distinct flavors: almond with green food coloring, rich chocolate, and sweet cherry. Pressed together in a loaf pan and chilled, the dough forms beautiful striped slices when cut. Baked until just set, they offer a tender, cookie-like texture with bursts of nutty, cocoa, and fruity flavors. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges or elegant dessert platters, these cookies bring a touch of tradition and color to your table. They are visually striking and deliciously satisfying.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 78
Calories: 1060.7
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Spumoni Cookies are a festive holiday treat inspired by the classic Italian ice cream. The dough is divided into three distinct flavors: almond with green food coloring, rich chocolate, and sweet cherry. Pressed together in a loaf pan and chilled, the dough forms beautiful striped slices when cut. Baked until just set, they offer a tender, cookie-like texture with bursts of nutty, cocoa, and fruity flavors. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges or elegant dessert platters, these cookies bring a touch of tradition and color to your table. They are visually striking and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Almonds, finely chopped
  • 6 drops Green food coloring
  • 2 ounces Unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup Finely chopped maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, vanilla, and egg until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. 4
    Divide the dough into three equal portions.
  5. 5
    Mix the chopped toasted almonds and green food coloring into one portion of the dough until evenly combined.
  6. 6
    Mix the melted and cooled unsweetened chocolate into the second portion of the dough.
  7. 7
    Mix the drained chopped maraschino cherries into the third portion of the dough.
  8. 8
    Line the bottom and ends of a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil, allowing the foil to extend 5 inches over each end of the pan.
  9. 9
    Press the almond (green) dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  10. 10
    Press the chocolate dough evenly on top of the almond dough layer.
  11. 11
    Press the cherry dough evenly on top of the chocolate dough layer.
  12. 12
    Cover the dough with the extended ends of the foil.
  13. 13
    Refrigerate the loaf for at least 2 hours, or up to 6 weeks, until firm.
  14. 14
    Remove the foil and dough from the pan. Peel off the foil from the dough log.
  15. 15
    Using a sharp knife, cut the dough log crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  16. 16
    Cut each slice in half to create smaller cookies.
  17. 17
    Place the cookies about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  18. 18
    Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Do not overbake.
  19. 19
    Immediately remove cookies from the cookie sheets to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 78

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1060.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51.3g79%
Saturated Fat 31.3g157%
Cholesterol 175.6mg59%
Sodium 404.4mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 133.6g45%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 30.8g
Protein 15.8g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Freezing: The dough log can be frozen for up to 6 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator before slicing and baking.

Tip: Ensure the chocolate is fully cooled before mixing into the dough to prevent melting the butter too much.

Variation: You can use pistachios instead of almonds for a different nut flavor profile.

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