Description
Unleash your inner baker with this step-by-step guide to making delicious Neapolitan Swirl Cookies. Easy to bake with best flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder (from approx. 1 oz freeze-dried strawberries)
- Optional: few drops red or pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until just combined.
- Divide dough into three equal portions. Leave one plain (vanilla). Sift cocoa powder into the second portion and mix until just combined. Mix strawberry powder (and optional food coloring) into the third portion.
- Form each flavored dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each chilled dough disk on a lightly floured surface or between parchment paper into a 9×12-inch rectangle, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
- Layer the doughs: vanilla first, then strawberry, then chocolate. Press gently.
- Starting from a long end, tightly roll the layered dough into a log. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough log into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place on prepared baking sheets, 1-2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins