Best 3 Italian Spumoni Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures that Italian spumoni cookies offer. These captivating treats are a culinary masterpiece, combining the richness of chocolate, the nutty sweetness of almonds, and the aromatic zest of cherries. Each bite tantalizes the senses with a burst of contrasting flavors, leaving you craving more. Our collection of spumoni cookie recipes caters to every baker's skill level, from novice to experienced. Whether you prefer traditional or innovative twists, we have the perfect recipe for you. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect spumoni cookie, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.

**Recipes included:**

* Classic Italian Spumoni Cookies: Embark on a journey to create the timeless classic, a cookie that embodies the essence of Italian heritage.

* Chocolate Spumoni Cookies: Experience the decadence of chocolate taken to new heights, where the richness of cocoa blends harmoniously with the other flavors.

* Almond Spumoni Cookies: Delight in the nutty goodness of almonds, adding a delightful crunch and depth of flavor to the spumoni experience.

* Cherry Spumoni Cookies: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of cherries, where their sweet-tart flavor dances across your palate with each bite.

* Pistachio Spumoni Cookies: Discover the unique charm of pistachios, adding a verdant hue and a subtle nutty flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.

These recipes are not only delectable but also versatile. Enjoy spumoni cookies as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea, package them as thoughtful gifts for loved ones, or elevate your dessert table with their colorful presence. No matter the occasion, spumoni cookies are sure to impress and delight.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN SPUMONI COOKIES



Italian Spumoni Cookies image

These festive cookies look and taste like they're made from scratch. But refrigerated cookie dough makes them a cinch to create. We'll never tell your secret! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tubes (16-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
4 to 6 drops red food coloring, optional
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons hazelnut liqueur
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
4 to 6 drops green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 5-10 minutes to soften. In a large bowl, beat cookie dough and 3/4 cup flour until combined. Divide dough into three portions., Add remaining flour, cherries and if desired red food coloring to one portion. Add cocoa and liqueur to the second portion. Add pistachios and if desired green food coloring to the remaining portion., Roll each portion between two pieces of waxed paper into an 8x6-in. rectangle. Remove waxed paper. Place cherry rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap. Layer with chocolate and pistachio rectangles; press together lightly. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Cut chilled dough in half widthwise. Return one rectangle to the refrigerator. Cut remaining rectangle into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough., Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ITALIAN SPUMONI COOKIES ("SPUMOOKIES")



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 55m

Yield About 14 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) salted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined. Add in the whole egg, egg yolk and almond and vanilla extracts. Mix until incorporated.
  • Slowly fold the flour mixture into the sugar-egg mixture with a rubber spatula until even. Fold in the chocolate chips, pistachios and cherries.
  • Divide the batter into about 1/4 cup balls and space about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes. Rotate the sheets 180 degrees, switch racks and then bake until slightly golden brown, an additional 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, and eat on Christmas morning with a hot cup of coffee and amongst piles of wrapping paper and elated pajama'd kids.

SPUMONI SLICES - ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES



Spumoni Slices - Italian Christmas Cookies image

These three colored cookies are pretty simple to make and add a nice touch of color to your gift platters

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Dessert

Time 57m

Yield 84 cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking square, melted and cooled
4 teaspoons milk
1/3 cup chopped candied red cherries
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nut
1/4 teaspoon rum flavoring
3 drops green food coloring
powdered sugar icing (optional) or melted chocolate (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat shortening and margarine or butter about 30 seconds or till softened.
  • Add half the flour, the sugar, egg, 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
  • Beat till thoroughly combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining flour.
  • Divide dough into thirds.
  • Into one portion, mix chocolate and 2 teaspoons of the milk.
  • Into second portion, mix cherries.
  • Into third portion mix nuts, remaining milk, flavoring, and enough green food coloring to tint dough.
  • To shape dough, line bottom and sides of an 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan with clear plastic wrap.
  • Press pink dough evenly in pan.
  • Top with chocolate dough.
  • Top with green dough.
  • Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Invert pan; remove dough.
  • Remove plastic wrap.
  • Cut dough into 1/4 inch thick slices; cut each slice crosswise into three pieces.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in 375 oven 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are lightly browned.
  • Remove and cool on rack.
  • Drizzle with powdered sugar icing tinted green or with melted chocolate.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly affect the taste of your spumoni cookies. Use the best flour, butter, eggs, and sugar that you can find.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and airy. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is pale yellow and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the dough from curdling.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Divide the dough into three parts: One part will be left plain, one part will be flavored with chocolate, and one part will be flavored with pistachio. To make the chocolate dough, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the dough. To make the pistachio dough, add 1 tablespoon of ground pistachios to the dough.
  • Shape the dough into balls: Roll each part of the dough into a ball. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy! Spumoni cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Spumoni cookies are a delicious and festive Italian cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little planning, you can easily make these cookies at home and impress your friends and family.

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