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Neapolitan Cookies

Deliciously Chewy Neapolitan Cookies for Sweet Moments

Delight in these Neapolitan Cookies, a nostalgic treat with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar No direct substitution recommended
  • 1 cup butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 large egg For egg-free option, use 1 tbsp ground flax mixed with 2.5 tbsp water
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 0.75 cups Dutch Process Cocoa Powder Can use Black Cocoa for a deeper flavor
For the Strawberry Layer
  • 0.5 cups freeze-dried strawberries Fresh strawberries will not work

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Fold in freeze-dried strawberries carefully.
  6. Portion out the dough and shape the cookies, pressing together alternating sections of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry dough.
  7. Refrigerate shaped dough for 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 12-15 minutes.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is softened and avoid overmixing the dough to maintain cookie softness.

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