Description
Soft and chewy Neapolitan Cookies inspired by the classic trio of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors, creating a colorful and delicious treat perfect for dessert or snack time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavoring Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons strawberry powder or jam
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the right cooking temperature for baking the cookies perfectly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until fully combined, ensuring the dough has a smooth consistency.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to your wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Divide Dough: Split the dough evenly into three portions to prepare for the three distinct flavors.
- Add Flavors: Mix the cocoa powder into one portion, stir the strawberry powder or jam into the second portion, and leave the third portion plain to represent vanilla flavor.
- Combine Portions for Marbled Effect: Slightly combine the three flavored doughs together without fully blending them to create a beautiful marbled look in each cookie.
- Form Cookies: Shape the marbled dough into cookie-sized balls and place them spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Neapolitan Cookies!
Notes
- Do not overmix the different colored doughs to preserve the marbled effect.
- If the dough feels too soft to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before shaping.
- You can substitute strawberry powder with strawberry jam, but reduce liquid elsewhere if used.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
