RAINBOW LAYERED COOKIES
Balanced beautifully in the sweet spot between cake and cookie, these sensational slices will be the centerpiece of your cookie tray.-Sherry Thompson, Seneca, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the hazelnuts in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Add the confectioners' sugar and egg white; cover and process until blended., In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in hazelnut mixture, then butter. Beat in rum extract. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture., Divide batter into thirds. Stir red food coloring into one portion of batter; stir green food coloring into another portion. Leave remaining batter plain. Spread one portion into each of three well-greased 11x7-in. baking dishes., Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges begin to brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Place red layer on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; spread with strawberry jam. Top with plain layer; spread with apricot preserves. Add green layer; press down gently., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread half over green layer. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set. Turn over; spread remaining chocolate over red layer. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set., With a sharp knife, trim edges. Cut rectangle lengthwise into fourths. Cut each portion into 1/4-in. slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Satan Monkey
[email protected]These cookies are so beautiful! I can't believe I made them myself.
Tonderai Nkoma
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Md Regise
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
solomon nsiah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as colorful as the ones in the picture. They were still tasty, though.
Timothy Phillips
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and fun! I can't wait to make them for my next party.
Kagiso Mosito
[email protected]I love the idea of these cookies, but I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it could be improved with some clearer instructions.
Laura Davila
[email protected]These cookies were so cute and delicious! I made them for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit.
Hunees Khan
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the almond flour for oat flour. The cookies still turned out great!
EmplyeesUniontcl Hyderabad
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! I loved the different colors and flavors. They were perfect for my St. Patrick's Day party.
Mtho Shozi
[email protected]Meh.
Imrantanha Tanha
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with these cookies. They were a bit dry and the colors weren't as vibrant as I expected.
Symply brodaJJ
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were easy enough for me to make. And they turned out great!
King Danny
[email protected]These cookies were a little more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious and look so impressive.
Dwayne Howell
[email protected]I love how these cookies look! They're so perfect for a party or any special occasion.
Master Dilu
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and turned out so festive and colorful. I'll definitely be making them again.