Neapolitan Cookies

Delight your taste buds and elevate your cookie game with these stunning Neapolitan Cookies, the perfect medley of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors in one treat. Crafted with layers of soft, buttery cookie dough, these tri-colored beauties combine creamy vanilla, rich cocoa, and the vibrant sweetness of strawberry extract enhanced by a touch of pink food coloring. The chilled dough ensures clean, precise layers for an Instagram-worthy finish, while each bite offers a delicious balance of flavors. Ideal for parties, festive gatherings, or as a fun baking project, these cookies are as visually captivating as they are indulgent. With easy-to-follow steps and just 30 minutes of prep, you’ll create a showstopping dessert that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:42 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Strawberry extract
• 3 drops Pink food coloring

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Divide the dough evenly into three portions in separate bowls.

Step 7

To the first portion, mix in the cocoa powder until thoroughly combined to create the chocolate layer.

Step 8

To the second portion, leave as is for the vanilla layer.

Step 9

To the third portion, add the strawberry extract and pink food coloring, and mix until the color is evenly distributed to create the strawberry layer.

Step 10

On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a rectangle of equal size, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 11

Stack the rectangles on top of each other in the order of your choice, pressing gently to adhere them together.

Step 12

Wrap the stacked dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 13

After chilling, slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick cookies using a sharp knife.

Step 14

Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 15

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are firm to the touch.

Step 16

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 17

Serve and enjoy your beautiful Neapolitan cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	926.3 grams (926.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3977

Total Fat 207.00g	265%
Saturated Fat 125.90g	630%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 889mg	296%
Sodium 1219mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 489.30g	178%
Dietary Fiber 13.70g	49%
Total Sugars 203.90g
Protein 53.40g	107%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 169mg	13%
Iron 21mg	114%
Potassium 756mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 48.5%