Neapolitan Cookies are inspired by the famous ice cream flavor, featuring layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry in one treat. These colorful cookies are soft, buttery, and fun to make, with each bite giving you a mix of flavors. They’re perfect for holidays, bake sales, or when you want something playful and sweet.
1. Serving Quantity
Makes about 24 cookies
2. Cooking Time
Preparation: 25 minutes
Chilling: 1 hour
Baking: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
3. Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or freeze-dried strawberry powder
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
4. Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to form a dough. Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
- Leave one portion plain for vanilla. Mix cocoa powder into the second portion for chocolate. Mix strawberry jam or powder (plus a drop of coloring if desired) into the third portion.
- Roll each dough portion into a rectangle of equal size. Stack layers (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry), pressing gently. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch cookies and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack.
5. Nutrition (per cookie, approx.)
Calories: 110
Carbohydrates: 14g
Sugar: 7g
Fat: 5g
Protein: 1g
6. Tips
- Freeze the dough log for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner layers.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Try swapping strawberry with raspberry or cherry for a twist.
- These make great holiday cookies with their colorful look.
Neapolitan Cookies bring together three classic flavors in one pretty bite, making them as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
