Chocolate, Pistachio & Cherry Spumoni Sugar Cookies

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all wet ingredients for the base dough.
  2. 2Combine all dry ingredients for the base dough.
  3. 3Mix wet and dry ingredients to form the base dough.
  4. 4Divide the dough into four equal parts.
  5. 5For the cherry dough: Add 3 tablespoons of dried cherry powder, 1/4 cup of chopped amarena cherries, and 1-2 teaspoons of flour to one part of the dough to achieve a moldable consistency.
  6. 6For the chocolate dough: Add 3 tablespoons of dark cocoa powder and 2 teaspoons of cherry juice to another part of the dough.
  7. 7For the pistachio dough: Add 3 tablespoons of chopped pistachios, 2-3 tablespoons of pistachio paste, and 2 teaspoons of flour to a third part of the dough to achieve a moldable consistency.
  8. 8Leave the fourth part of the dough plain.
  9. 9Scoop the dough and chill it overnight.
  10. 10Preheat oven to 350 F.
  11. 11Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  12. 12Place 2-3 dough balls per tray, ensuring they have enough space to spread.
  13. 13Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 Tbsp half and half
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 2.66 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tablespoons dried cherry powder
  • 0.25 cup chopped amarena cherries
  • 1 teaspoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons dark coco powder
  • 2 teaspoons cherry juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons pistachio paste
  • 2 teaspoons flour

Equipment

parchment papertray

Tips

  • Chill dough overnight to prevent excessive spreading.
  • Bake 2-3 cookies per tray to allow for spread.