Venetian Cookies
Colorful, festive, and irresistibly rich, Venetian Cookies—a classic Italian-American treat—are a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Featuring three tender almond sponge layers in vibrant red, green, and white, these cookies are delicately stacked with apricot preserves and coated in a glossy bittersweet chocolate shell. Made with almond paste to infuse every bite with nutty depth, this recipe combines artistry and flavor, perfect for holidays, special occasions, or a luxurious everyday indulgence. With their iconic tricolor presentation and luscious texture, Venetian Cookies are both a showstopper dessert and a nostalgic favorite. Master this recipe to bring a touch of elegance to your cookie platter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Almond paste
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 4 Large eggs
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 grams Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Red food coloring
- 0.25 teaspoons Green food coloring
- 150 grams Apricot preserves
- 225 grams Bittersweet chocolate
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line three 9x13-inch baking pans with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper.
In a large bowl, crumble the almond paste into small pieces. Add the granulated sugar and mix together until the mixture is crumbly yet well combined.
Add the softened butter to the almond mixture and beat until smooth and creamy.
Gradually mix in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is thoroughly incorporated.
In a separate smaller bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the almond and butter mixture, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls. In one bowl, add the red food coloring and mix until the color is fully incorporated. In the second bowl, add the green food coloring and mix until well blended. Leave the third bowl plain to form the white layer.
Spread the red batter into one prepared pan, the green batter into another, and the plain (white) batter into the third. Use a spatula to ensure each layer is smooth and even.
Bake the layers in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until just set. Be careful not to overbake, as the layers should remain tender.
Allow the baked layers to cool completely in their pans before carefully transferring them onto parchment or wax paper.
Heat the apricot preserves in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Strain to remove solid bits, if necessary.
Place the green layer on a large cutting board or work surface. Spread half of the apricot preserves evenly over the green layer. Top with the plain (white) layer and spread the remaining preserves over it. Finally, place the red layer on top to create the iconic tricolor stack.
Wrap the layered stack tightly in plastic wrap, place a heavy book or cutting board on top to compress it slightly, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Remove the chilled tricolor stack from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Spread half of the melted chocolate evenly over the top layer. Chill until the chocolate is set.
Flip the stack over and spread the remaining melted chocolate on the other side. Chill again until the chocolate hardens.
Using a sharp knife, trim the edges of the stack to create clean, straight sides. Then, slice the stack into small rectangular or square pieces.
Serve and enjoy these gorgeous Venetian Cookies, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4987 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 259.9 g | 333% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.3 g | 682% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1120 mg | 373% | |
| Sodium | 1182 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 619.1 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 427.4 g | ||
| Protein | 65.9 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 42.3 mg | 235% | |
| Potassium | 2100 mg | 45% | |
*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.
