Neapolitan Cookies
Delight your taste buds and elevate your cookie game with these stunning Neapolitan Cookies, the perfect medley of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors in one treat. Crafted with layers of soft, buttery cookie dough, these tri-colored beauties combine creamy vanilla, rich cocoa, and the vibrant sweetness of strawberry extract enhanced by a touch of pink food coloring. The chilled dough ensures clean, precise layers for an Instagram-worthy finish, while each bite offers a delicious balance of flavors. Ideal for parties, festive gatherings, or as a fun baking project, these cookies are as visually captivating as they are indulgent. With easy-to-follow steps and just 30 minutes of prep, you’ll create a showstopping dessert that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Strawberry extract
- 3 drops Pink food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough evenly into three portions in separate bowls.
To the first portion, mix in the cocoa powder until thoroughly combined to create the chocolate layer.
To the second portion, leave as is for the vanilla layer.
To the third portion, add the strawberry extract and pink food coloring, and mix until the color is evenly distributed to create the strawberry layer.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a rectangle of equal size, about 1/4 inch thick.
Stack the rectangles on top of each other in the order of your choice, pressing gently to adhere them together.
Wrap the stacked dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
After chilling, slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick cookies using a sharp knife.
Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are firm to the touch.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your beautiful Neapolitan cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.0 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.9 g | 630% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 489.3 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.9 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 756 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
