Description
Delightful Neapolitan cookies merge three classic flavors into one delectable treat. Chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla layers create a colorful dessert that delights taste buds with each sweet bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
Flavoring and Coloring Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- Pink food coloring
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (8 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 ounce (28 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (11 grams) flour for strawberry layer
Instructions
- Prepare the dry mixture by thoroughly whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Create the base dough by creaming butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms.
- Carefully partition the dough into three precisely equal portions, each weighing approximately 10 ounces.
- Transform the first portion into a strawberry layer by gently blending in jam, strawberry extract, and vibrant pink food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Convert the second portion into a chocolate variation by thoroughly integrating cocoa powder and melted chocolate, creating a rich dark layer.
- Leave the third portion as the classic vanilla base, maintaining its pristine white appearance.
- Methodically layer the doughs in a lined loaf pan: first the strawberry, then vanilla, and finally the chocolate layer, pressing gently to ensure smooth transitions.
- Chill the assembled dough in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours or expedite the process by freezing for 1 hour.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice into precise 1/2-inch thick pieces, trimming edges if desired for a clean presentation.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake cookies for 11-13 minutes, watching for lightly browned edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
Notes
- Precise Ingredient Measurement Ensure exact measurements using a kitchen scale for consistent dough portions and texture.
- Color Enhancement Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for vibrant strawberry layer without altering dough consistency.
- Flavor Depth Add a pinch of espresso powder to chocolate layer for deeper, richer chocolate taste.
- Storage Hack Wrap unbaked cookie log tightly in plastic wrap and freeze up to 3 months for convenient slice-and-bake option.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg