The name "rainbow cookies" is actually a bit of a misnomer for these classic New York treats. To make the pretty layered cookies, you'll bake three thin cakes, spread jam between them and coat with smooth melted chocolate. -Shannon Sarna, South Orange, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. square baking pans with parchment; grease parchment. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, 2-3 minutes. Gradually add almond paste; mix well. Gradually add margarine, almond flour, cake meal, salt and vanilla., Divide batter into thirds. Tint 1 portion red and 1 portion green; leave remaining portion plain. Spread each portion into a separate prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and edges begins to brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before gently removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Place red layer on waxed paper; spread with 2 tablespoons jam. Top with plain layer and remaining jam. Add green layer; press down gently., For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips, shortening and salt; stir until smooth. Spread half over green layer. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set. Turn over onto another piece of waxed paper; spread remaining glaze over red layer. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set., With a sharp knife, trim edges. Cut into 4 rows; cut each row into 1-in. slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Rana Ahmad Ali
[email protected]These cookies are so festive! I love the rainbow colors.
Angle Lillian
[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds. Do you think I could use a different type of nut in these cookies?
Pintu Chaudhary
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can make them with my kids.
Md Rubel Hasan
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Amna Akbar
[email protected]These cookies were perfect! They were the perfect balance of sweet and chewy.
Larry Felton
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try chilling the dough for longer next time.
Baba Shiekh
[email protected]I love the almond flavor in these cookies. It's so unique and delicious.
Diego
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding more butter next time.
Anujin Murray
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
love power
[email protected]These cookies look delicious. I'm definitely going to try making them.
PM Juwel Rana
[email protected]I'm going to make these cookies for my Passover seder this year. I can't wait to try them!
Aleeha Waseem
[email protected]I love the colors of these cookies! They're so pretty.
Khaleel Ahmed
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.
Riya sima
[email protected]I'm not Jewish, but I love rainbow cookies. I made these Passover rainbow cookies for my friends who are Jewish, and they loved them! They said they were the best rainbow cookies they'd ever had.
Numan Mughal
[email protected]These Passover rainbow cookies were a hit at our seder! They were so delicious and festive, and they were also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.