Spumoni Slices Italian Christmas Cookies
Celebrate the holiday season with these vibrant Spumoni Slices Italian Christmas Cookies, a festive tri-layered treat bursting with flavor and color. Inspired by the traditional Italian spumoni dessert, these slice-and-bake cookies feature pistachio-infused green, cherry-studded red, and rich cocoa brown layers for a stunning presentation. The soft, buttery dough is easy to prepare and chilled to perfection before slicing, making them an ideal make-ahead option for your holiday baking marathon. Perfect for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or as a charming edible gift, these holiday cookies combine classic Italian flavors with eye-catching appeal. Whether you're serving them with an espresso or leaving them for Santa, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup pistachios (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup maraschino cherries (finely chopped and patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 drops green food coloring
- 2 drops red food coloring
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough evenly into three portions. Place each portion in a separate bowl.
To one portion, mix in the finely chopped pistachios and green food coloring until fully incorporated.
To the second portion, mix in the finely chopped maraschino cherries and red food coloring until evenly combined.
To the third portion, mix in the cocoa powder until the dough turns chocolatey brown.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Press the green (pistachio) dough uniformly into the bottom of the pan. Follow with the red (cherry) dough, pressing it gently but firmly on top of the green layer. Finally, spread the chocolate dough over the red layer and press evenly.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the dough from the loaf pan and slice it into 1/4-inch thick slices using a sharp knife. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
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 these festive Spumoni Slices with family and friends!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.3 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.4 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1766 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 476.1 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.7 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1188 mg | 25% | |
*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.
