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Freshly baked Neapolitan Swirl Cookies with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry layers

Neapolitan Swirl Cookies

These Neapolitan Swirl Cookies combine rich chocolate, sweet vanilla, and fruity strawberry flavors for a quick and easy treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup butter, softened Ensure at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Flavorings
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup strawberry jam or puree Alternative flavors include raspberry or apricot jam
  • as needed Food coloring Optional for coloring the vanilla dough

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Then, incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until everything is combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  4. Split the dough into three equal portions in separate bowls. In one portion, mix in the cocoa powder for chocolate flavor. In the second portion, add the strawberry jam or puree. The third portion can remain plain or be tinted with food coloring.
Baking
  1. Take small amounts of each colored dough and place them side by side or on top of each other on the prepared baking sheet. Gently swirl with a knife or toothpick.
  2. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is softened and avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. Try adding nuts or experimenting with different jams for flavor variations.