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Spumoni Cookies

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These Spumoni Cookies marry the classic Italian spumoni trio of cherry, pistachio, and chocolate into a single, chewy cookie that looks as joyful as it tastes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for cherry dough)
  • 1/2 cup ground pistachios
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together 2 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  3. Cream together 3/4 cup softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until combined, forming a dough.
  6. Divide the dough into three portions. For cherry dough, mix one with 1/4 cup chopped cherries and 3 tablespoons extra flour; refrigerate.
  7. Mix another portion with 1/2 cup ground pistachios and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.
  8. Mix the last portion with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons cherry juice, and 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips.
  9. Shape small balls from each dough, press them together to create a marbled ball.
  10. Roll the balls in 1/2 cup granulated sugar and place on baking sheets.
  11. Chill the formed balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  12. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackled.
  13. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for better texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: Spumoni, cookies, Italian dessert, holiday cookies, maraschino cherry, pistachio, chocolate

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