Classic Italian Christmas Treat | Vintage Spumoni Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate offers more antioxidants.

dried cherries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Cranberries are tart and add a unique flavor.

Cream together 3 sticks of softened butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of light brown sugar for about 3 minutes.

Beat in 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk, along with 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, mix together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.

Divide the dough into thirds by weight.

For the cherry dough, mix in 1/4 cup of finely chopped maraschino cherries and 3 tablespoons of flour.

For the pecan dough, mix in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract, and green food coloring until desired color is achieved.

For the chocolate dough, mix in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 1/3 cup of chopped chocolate, and 2 teaspoons of maraschino cherry juice.

Refrigerate the dough for an hour before baking.

Cooking Techniques

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