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

DalinBoss
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I've never had spumoni squares before, but I'm definitely a fan now. These are so good!


AHMED SHAKEL
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These spumoni squares are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're easy to make ahead of time.


Angela Lavigne
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I love the way these spumoni squares look. They're so colorful and festive.


Gleb Zh
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These spumoni squares are a great way to use up leftover ice cream. I had a pint of pistachio ice cream that was about to go bad, so I used it to make these squares and they turned out great!


Syedm Shahbaz
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I'm not a big fan of spumoni ice cream, but I really enjoyed these spumoni squares. They're not too sweet and the flavors are well-balanced.


Alryan Hameed
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I made these spumoni squares for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Arslan Naqshbandi
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These spumoni squares are so rich and decadent. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Peter Padluq
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I was a little skeptical about making these spumoni squares because I'm not a very experienced baker, but they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were delicious.


Jenny Rodriguez
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I've made these spumoni squares several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great dessert for any occasion.


Mareel Esho
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These spumoni squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.