Description
Delightfully colorful and flavorful, Italian Spumoni Cookies are a festive treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, pistachio, and cherry in a soft, chewy cookie.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, dried cherries, and maraschino cherries. If desired, add the almond extract for extra flavor.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract in addition to vanilla.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- You can substitute other nuts or dried fruits based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg