Unleash your inner Italian chef and recreate a classic taste from the old country with this authentic rainbow cookie recipe. Delight your friends, family, and yourself with this delicious treat – get ready for a culinary experience you won't soon forget.
To make your Italian rainbow cookies, you'll need 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and 3 teaspoons of baking powder. You'll also need food coloring in red and green, as well as 1 teaspoon of almond extract for a wonderfully fragrant flavor. Make sure to have all these ingredients on hand before you begin – the rainbow cookie experience is all about getting the perfect mixture together!
Begin by creaming together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the butter mixture. When it's nearly combined, add in your almond extract. Divide the dough into three equal parts and spread each part onto wax paper dyed with red food coloring for a true Italian rainbow cookie experience!
To prepare the delicious filling to accompany your rainbow cookies, beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Add in the almonds and mix until fully combined. Last but not least, stir in your raspberry jam for a sweet touch of flavor. Once complete, spread this delectable mixture over each colored layer of your rainbow cookies.
Now that the filling is prepared, it's time to start assembling the rainbow cookies. To do this, slice each cookie into small evenly-shaped bites and spread a layer of filling lemon yellow cookie and stack them on top of one another in the same order as before. Your freshly assembled cookie bites are now ready for serving! Enjoy your tasty treat with friends and family.
Once your cookie bites are assembled and ready, it's time to finish them off with a layer of your favorite frosting. Whether you choose a more vibrant tone like pink or go for something more traditional like white, frost the top layer of each bite to add the perfect finishing touch. With this final step complete, all that's left is to share these delicious cookies with family and friends — buon appetito!
