Rainbow Cookies

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Rainbow cookies, also known as seven-layer cookies or Italian flag cookies, are a popular treat in Italian-American cuisine.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 102 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 42 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 1920
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
  6. Add a different food coloring to each portion and mix until the colors are well incorporated.
  7. Roll each colored dough into a log shape and stack them together.
  8. Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Slice the dough log into cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Enjoy the colorful and delicious rainbow cookies!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 160kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
Sugars 15g
Protein 2g4%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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