Ingredientes para Spumoni Slices Italian Christmas Cookies
- 1/2 cup shortening
- Butter
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Square
- Candied Red Cherries
- Pistachio Nut
- Rum Flavoring
- Green food coloring (amount needed to tint dough)
- Powdered sugar icing (tinted green, optional)
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Cómo preparar Spumoni Slices Italian Christmas Cookies
- Cream together 1/2 cup shortening and 1/2 cup margarine or butter for 30 seconds until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 cups flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Beat until thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Stir in the remaining 1 cup flour until just combined.
- Divide the dough into three equal portions.
- To the first portion, add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 teaspoons milk. Mix until well combined.
- To the second portion, add 1/2 cup candied cherries, chopped.
- To the third portion, add 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and enough green food coloring to achieve desired color.
- Line an 8x4x2 inch loaf pan with clear plastic wrap, covering the bottom and sides.
- Press the pink dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Top with the chocolate dough, pressing gently to level.
- Top with the green dough, pressing gently to level.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Invert the loaf pan onto a cutting board.
- Carefully remove the plastic wrap.
- Cut the dough into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Cut each slice crosswise into three pieces.
- Place the cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Drizzle with green-tinted powdered sugar icing or melted chocolate.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
11g
Carbs
4g
