Description
Experience the festive magic of Christmas Spumoni Cookies, a delightful blend of rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios. These vibrant cookies are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges or cozy family gatherings, encapsulating the joy of the season in every bite. With their colorful appearance and irresistible flavors, they are sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup chopped Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder; gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries and pistachios.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg