Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spumoni Bars, a layered dessert featuring pistachios, cherries, and chocolate. These Italian-inspired treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet, colorful confection.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Layers:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Flavor Additions:
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- Red and green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture to form a soft dough.
- Divide and flavor dough: Divide dough into three parts. Add cherries and red coloring to one, chocolate chips to another, and pistachios with green coloring to the third. Layer doughs in prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake for 28-32 minutes until set. Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- To prevent bleeding, ensure cherries are well-drained. Store bars airtight for up to 4 days or freeze for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
