Rainbow Cookies are cake-like cookie that originated in Italian culture, that is made from a colored marzipan cake.It is specifically layered and separated by apricot and/or raspberry jam, and then all of the outside layers are then coated in a thick rich chocolate spread. This Italian cookie is a symbol of the Italian culture. Traditionally being red, yellow, and green to accommodate all of the colors of the Italian flag. There are several ways to bake and create these cookies, definitely a great treat to bake with your children for a fun and great tastin activity and snack! There are several variations and recipes for this desert, it just depends on what flavors compliment you and your family most. If you would like, it is the type of dish that you can play around with and add things to taste. Listed below are some of the typical ingredients found in that of making these cake/cookies, so have fun and enjoy!
Typical Ingredients
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, 1 cup butter, (softened), 1 cup sugar,4 eggs, (separated) 2 cups all-purpose flour, 6 to 8 drops red food coloring, 6 to 8 drops green food coloring, 1/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam, 1/4 cup apricot jam, 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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Fast Facts
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Typically tricolor to represent the Italian flag
red, yellow, and green
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They are also known as seven layer rainbow cookie, ribbon cookie, Neapolitan cookie, and Italian wedding cookie
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They originated in Italy, which is why they resemble the Italian flag
