RAINBOW COOKIES

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I always bake these cookies two weeks ahead. That allows enough time for mellowing, leaving them moist and full of almond flavor. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 to 8 drops red food coloring
6 to 8 drops green food coloring
1/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease the bottoms of 3 matching 13x9-in. baking pans (or reuse 1 pan). Line the pans with waxed paper; grease the paper. , Place almond paste in a large bowl; break up with a fork. Cream with butter, sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Stir in flour. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into dough, mixing until thoroughly blended. , Divide dough into 3 portions (about 1-1/3 cups each). Color 1 portion with red food coloring and 1 with green; leave the remaining portion uncolored. Spread each portion into the prepared pans. Bake at 350° until edges are light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. , Invert onto wire racks; remove waxed paper. Place another wire rack on top and turn over. Cool completely. , Place green layer on a large piece of plastic wrap. Spread evenly with raspberry jam. Top with uncolored layer and spread with apricot jam. Top with pink layer. Bring plastic wrap over layers. Slide onto a baking sheet and set a cutting board or a heavy, flat pan on top to compress layers. Refrigerate overnight. , The next day, melt chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over top layer; allow to harden. With a sharp knife, trim edges. Cut into 1/2-in. strips across the width; then cut each strip into 4-5 pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Robert Dixon
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These cookies are so beautiful, I almost don't want to eat them!


Chelsea Raudales
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I can't wait to try these cookies! They look so delicious and festive.


jay blue
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These cookies look like they would be really time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Zake Hill
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I'm not a fan of nuts, but I'm sure these cookies would be delicious without them.


Mduduzi Mnxasana
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These cookies are so unique and beautiful. I've never seen anything like them before.


Joseg Sanchez
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I'm not sure I have the patience to make these cookies, but they sure do look delicious.


Wayne James
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These cookies are a work of art! I'm amazed by how you got the layers so perfect.


jack parton
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I love the idea of using different colors of dough to make these cookies. It's so creative!


Natasha Baxter
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I'm definitely going to make these cookies for my next party. They look so impressive.


Scottie Patton
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These cookies look so festive! They would be perfect for a holiday party.


Alexa Roman
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I'm not a big fan of rainbow cookies, but these look really good. I might have to give them a try.


Epic Gamer
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Rifat King
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These cookies are gorgeous!


Creative Me
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Rohim Ahmed
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These cookies are delicious! The different flavors of the layers go together perfectly.


Linda Chitekwe
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making them again.


Fahim MunTashir
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I love the colorful layers in these cookies! They're perfect for a special occasion.


Preeti Bhatt
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


prakash bhandari
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I've made these cookies a few times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Akbur ail
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These rainbow cookies were a hit at my party! They were so colorful and festive, and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


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