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Delightfully Colorful Spumoni Sugar Cookies

A nostalgic treat inspired by the classic Italian dessert, featuring chocolate, cherry, and pistachio flavors in cookie form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  • Red and green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough into three equal parts. Mix cocoa powder into one part, cherries into another, and pistachios into the third.
  6. Color the cherry dough with red food coloring and the pistachio dough with green food coloring.
  7. Form small balls (about 1 inch) of each colored dough and place them on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. The centers may look soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Customize with different flavors or nuts as desired.

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