Description
Neapolitan Cookies are a delightful combination of chocolate, vanilla, and almond flavors, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. With their vibrant tri-colored layers and a soft, chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be the star of your dessert table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they promise to impress friends and family alike, whether at a festive gathering or a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg along with vanilla and almond extracts until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Divide dough into three portions: leave one plain (vanilla), mix cocoa powder into another (chocolate), and add almond extract to the last (almond).
- Scoop spoonfuls of each dough color onto prepared baking sheets without touching.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg