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Neopolitan Cookies




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 cup butter, softened
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 2 1/2 cups flour
  
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1 - 1 oz unsweetened chocolate square, melted
  
• 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped candied cherries
  
• 1 or 2 drops red food coloring
  
• 1/3 cup flaked coconut
  
• 1/2 tsp rum extract
  






Instructions



1. Beat butter at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add flour, baking powder and salt, beating until blended.
   
2. Divide dough into thirds; place each portion in a seperate bowl. Stir in chocolate and walnuts into one portion; chopped cherries and red food coloring into second; coconut and rum extract into third.
   
3. Line 8" square baking dish with plastic wrap. Press chocolate mixture into dish. Top with rum mixture and then cherry mixture, pressing gently. Cover and chill 8 hours.
   
4. Cut dough evenly into 5 sections. Cut each section into 1/8" slices. Arrange slices 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 dozen