NEAPOLITAN COOKIES

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My sister shared the recipe for these tricolor treats several years ago. The crisp cookies are fun to eat one section at a time or with all three in one bite. -Jan Mallo, White Pigeon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 11 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
6 drops red food coloring
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with waxed paper, letting ends extend up sides. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Divide dough into 3 portions. Mix almond extract and food coloring into 1 portion; spread evenly into prepared pan. Mix walnuts into another portion; spread evenly over first layer. Mix melted chocolate into remaining portion; spread over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Lifting with waxed paper, remove dough from pan. Cut lengthwise in half; cut each half crosswise into 1/8-in. slices., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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