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Chewy Spumoni Cookies

Chewy Spumoni Cookies: Colorful Bites of Happiness

Experience nostalgia with Chewy Spumoni Cookies, featuring vibrant flavors of pistachio, strawberry, and chocolate in every chewy bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Use fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for taste.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can use plant-based butter for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness and crackly exterior.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel notes.
  • 2 large Eggs For binding; use flax eggs for vegan.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Enhances flavors.
For the Flavor
  • 1 box Pistachio Pudding Mix Or use pistachio extract.
  • 1 box Strawberry Gelatin Powder Can substitute with strawberry extract.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For chocolate flavor.
  • As needed Green Food Coloring For coloring the dough.
  • As needed Pink Food Coloring For coloring the dough.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks Dark chocolate is an alternative.
  • Optional Coarse Sugar For crunch and sparkle.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Divide the dough into three bowls: leave one plain, add pudding mix and green food coloring to another, and cocoa powder to the last.
  7. Fold in chocolate chunks evenly into each dough portion.
  8. Shape small pieces of dough into marbled balls.
  9. Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
  10. Arrange dough balls on baking sheets, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUIron: 2mg

Notes

These cookies maintain their shape well due to chilling. Use quality ingredients for the best results.

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