Description
Soft and chewy Neapolitan cookies inspired by the classic trio of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors, offering a colorful and delicious treat that’s perfect for dessert or snack time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons strawberry powder or jam
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a soft cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate moisture and flavor into the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined to form a dough.
- Divide Dough: Separate the dough into three equal portions, preparing to flavor each differently.
- Flavor Dough Portions: Mix cocoa powder into one portion for chocolate flavor, add strawberry powder or jam to the second portion, and leave the third portion plain vanilla.
- Combine Portions Slightly: Gently combine the three dough portions just enough to create a marbled effect without fully mixing the colors together.
- Form Cookies: Shape the marbled dough into cookies of even size and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the center remains soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the colored dough portions to maintain a beautiful marbled effect in the cookies.
- If the dough is too soft to work with, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up before shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
