Neapolitan Cookies II

Vegetarian
Neapolitan Cookies II
45 min.
78
45kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Neapolitan Cookies II! This classic dessert offers a unique twist with its vibrant layers of flavor, combining rich chocolate, crunchy walnuts, and the sweet tartness of maraschino cherries all in one slice. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are not only visually stunning but also a treat for the taste buds.

What sets these cookies apart is their triad of textures and tastes. The nutty layer provides a satisfying crunch, while the chocolate layer adds a deep, rich flavor that beautifully contrasts with the sweet cherry layer on top. Together, they create a symphony of taste that will have your friends and family begging for the recipe!

Despite the seemingly intricate design, this recipe is actually quite simple and can be prepared in just 45 minutes. Plus, with each serving clocking in at only 45 calories, you can enjoy them guilt-free. These vegetarian-friendly cookies are also a fantastic addition to holiday cookie trays or as a sweet surprise at gatherings. Just imagine cutting into that colorful loaf and serving up slices that reveal their stunning layers. It’s sure to be a hit!

So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress with homemade Neapolitan Cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons maraschino cherries chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounce chocolate unsweetened melted
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup walnuts toasted chopped
  • 0.5 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • loaf pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Mix together butter or margarine, sugar, vanilla and egg.
  2. Stir in flour and salt. Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
  3. Mix nuts into one part.
  4. Mix melted and cooled chocolate into the second part.
  5. Mix cherries into remaining part.
  6. Line bottom and ends of loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3 inches) with aluminum foil; allow ends of foil to extend 5 inches over end of pan.
  7. Press nut dough evenly in bottom of pan. Press chocolate dough on top of nut dough. Press cherry dough on top of chocolate dough. Cover dough with the extended ends of foil.
  8. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 6 weeks.
  9. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  10. Remove foil and dough from pan and remove foil from dough.
  11. Cut dough crosswise into 1/4 inch slices and cut each slice across the dough layers into half so that each half contains three layers.
  12. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  13. Bake until set (about 10 minutes). Immediately remove from cookie sheet.

Nutrition Facts

Calories45kcal
Protein5.01%
Fat56.85%
Carbs38.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.76
Glycemic Load
2.89
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.87956521668188%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:44.78kcal
2.24%
Fat:2.89g
4.44%
Saturated Fat:1.66g
10.37%
Carbohydrates:4.36g
1.45%
Net Carbohydrates:4.16g
1.51%
Sugar:1.46g
1.62%
Cholesterol:8.36mg
2.79%
Sodium:34.62mg
1.51%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Protein:0.57g
1.15%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.65%
Selenium:1.48µg
2.12%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.03%
Folate:7.42µg
1.86%
Vitamin A:76.02IU
1.52%
Iron:0.25mg
1.41%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.33%
Copper:0.02mg
1.2%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.12%
Source:Allrecipes