The Best Neapolitan Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Neapolitan Cookies, a colorful treat that perfectly blends chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. These eye-catching cookies are not only a feast for the eyes but also a nostalgic reminder of childhood delights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Pulverize freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until fine.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter until smooth; add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in egg, yolk, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Divide dough into three portions; mix one with strawberry powder and red food coloring, another with cocoa powder.
- Roll small portions of each dough together into balls; coat in sprinkles or sugar.
- Place on prepared sheets and bake for 10-11 minutes until puffed.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg