Rainbow Cookies Recipe

Rainbow cookies, also known as Italian flag cookies or tri-color cookies, are a popular treat in Italian-American cuisine. They are named for their vibrant layers of red, yellow, and green, which resemble the colors of the Italian flag.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 102 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Rainbow Cookies Recipe

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 42 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Granulated Sugar
• 2 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 300 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 10 drop Food Coloring (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue)
• 3 tablespoon Apricot Jam
• 200 gram Dark Chocolate

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
6. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Take a small portion of each colored dough and roll it into a ball.
9. Place the balls on the baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
10. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon.
11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once the cookies are cool, spread a thin layer of apricot jam on the flat side of one cookie.
14. Sandwich another cookie on top, pressing gently to adhere.
15. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
16. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
17. Dip each cookie sandwich halfway into the melted chocolate.
18. Place the dipped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
19. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
20. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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