SPUMONI SQUARES

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These cookies have 3 layers: one pistachio, one cherry, one chocolate. Fancy enough for gift-giving or impressing a crowd.

Provided by Adriana Moreno

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 drops green food coloring
½ cup chopped pistachio nuts
1 drop red food coloring
¼ cup candied cherries, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour until blended. Shape dough into a brick and cut in thirds.
  • Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons of the mini-chips. Flatten 1 portion dough, scrape melted chocolate over top and carefully knead until blended. Knead in remaining mini-chips. With palms, roll into a 2-foot rope. Flatten to 1/2 inch.
  • Flatten another portion dough. Add 2 drops green food color and knead to blend, sprinkling lightly with flour if necessary. Knead in chopped pistachios. Roll into 2-foot rope, flatten, cut in half (for easier handling) and place end to end on chocolate layer. Repeat with remaining dough, kneading in 1 drop red food coloring, then the cherries. Roll, flatten, cut and place on pistacio layer. Cut into two 1-foot blocks; square off sides as much as possible. Wrap and chill until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut blocks of chilled dough crosswise in 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 minutes or until puffed. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 13.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

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I'm glad I tried this recipe. I'll definitely be making these spumoni squares again.


Khuliso Nemandala
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These spumoni squares were a great way to use up some leftover ingredients.


Hope Figueiredo
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I would recommend this recipe to others who are looking for an easy and delicious dessert.


leroyia k
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Overall, I thought these spumoni squares were a good dessert. They were easy to make and had a nice flavor.


Sujit Mukhiya
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I thought the strawberry layer was a bit bland.


Prena Pun
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The texture of these spumoni squares was a bit too dense for my taste.


Chika Mabel
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I'm not usually a fan of spumoni, but these squares were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Erashmi Naidoo
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These spumoni squares were the perfect ending to my Italian dinner.


austino tech
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ameyissa Bruno
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Overall, I thought these spumoni squares were a great dessert. They were easy to make, delicious, and visually appealing.


Rapik rapik
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I thought the chocolate layer was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Bridget goldsmith
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The pistachio layer was my favorite. It was so flavorful and nutty.


Joy Okon
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I love how easy these spumoni squares are to make. I was able to whip them up in no time.


Saied Mahmood
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These spumoni squares were a huge hit at my party! The combination of the three flavors was perfect, and the texture was light and airy. I will definitely be making these again.