Neapolitan Cookies

Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry create a classic, flavorful mix in these delicious sugar cookies.

Do you remember those cookies from childhood? The ones with pink, brown, and white layers? Those were neapolitan cookies! These delightful treats have been around for a long time. Their distinct three colors and flavors make them special.

Neapolitan cookies aren’t just pretty. They taste amazing because of the flavors. Let’s check out what makes these cookies stand out.

Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry create a classic mix. The flavors blend together in each bite and the swirl pattern gives each cookie a unique look. To get it right, you must carefully roll three separate pieces of the dough together, keeping the colors separate and defined. It takes a little patience, but it’s worth it.

Want to bake your own neapolitan cookies? This recipe is easy to follow. You’ll be enjoying homemade cookies in no time!

Neapolitan Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 15

Ingredients

  

• 2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
• 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 or 3 drops red food coloring optional
• 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
• sugar or sprinkles for rolling

Instructions

 

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Line three cookie sheets with parchment or silpat.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
• In a blender or a food processor, pulverize strawberries into a powder. Sift through a strainer to remove any large pieces.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter for two minutes or until light and fluffy. Add in sugar and beat for an additional two minutes. Add in egg plus egg yolk, along with the vanilla and beat on medium until well incorporated.
• Add in flour mixture and blend just until dough comes together.
• Remove dough from bowl and divide into three equal portions. Add one portion back into the bowl and add the strawberry powder and the food coloring (if using), mixing until incorporated. Remove strawberry dough and set aside. Wipe out bowl and add second portion of dough, along with cocoa powder, mixing until incorporated.
• Pinch small portions of each color of dough (about 1/2 ounce each) and roll together to form a ball, keeping each distinct color. Roll in sprinkles or sugar if desired.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack.

Notes

Recipe from Sarah Kieffer’s Vanilla Bean Blog.