Description
Rainbow cookies are a vibrant, delicious dessert perfect for any celebration. With layers of almond-flavored cake, chocolate coating, and a cherry on top, these cookies are as colorful as they are tasty. Easy to make and perfect for holidays or special occasions, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Learn how to make these rainbow cookies with a simple recipe that’s sure to impress everyone at your next gathering!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons of green food coloring
- 1/2 cup of apricot preserves
- 8 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 12 maraschino cherries, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in flour, almond extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Divide the dough into three portions: leave one plain, color one with red food coloring, and the other with green food coloring.
- Spread the plain dough in the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Layer the red dough over the baked plain layer and bake for another 10 minutes. Repeat with the green dough and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let the layers cool completely in the pan.
- Once cool, spread apricot preserves over the green layer. Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl and stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the apricot-covered layer, spreading it evenly. Top with maraschino cherries, pressing them gently into the chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set the chocolate. Once set, cut into small squares or bars.
Notes
- Feel free to use any color of food coloring for different variations.
- For extra flavor, you can substitute apricot preserves with raspberry or strawberry jam.
- You can freeze these cookies for up to 2 months, ensuring they stay fresh for longer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
