Rainbow cookies are a classic Italian dessert featuring colorful layers of almond cake, jam, and chocolate. These vibrant treats are perfect for parties, holidays, or just a sweet treat any day of the week. Follow this simple recipe to create your own delicious rainbow cookies at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red, green, and yellow food coloring
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line three 9x9 inch square baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in almond extract.
- Mix in flour and salt until well combined.
- Divide batter into three equal portions and tint each portion with a different color of food coloring.
- Spread each colored batter into its own prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let layers cool completely.
- Spread raspberry jam over one layer, then place another layer on top. Repeat with remaining layers.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Spread melted chocolate over the top layer of the cake.
- Refrigerate cake for 1-2 hours until chocolate is set.
- Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy your colorful rainbow cookies!
