* Exported from MasterCook *

Spumoni Squares

Recipe By : Adriana Moreno
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed
Refrigerator

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 drops green food coloring
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
1 drop red food coloring
1/4 cup candied cherries -- finely chopped

Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer until blended.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
On low speed, beat in flour until blended.
Shape dough into a brick and cut in thirds.
Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons of the mini-chips.
Flatten 1 portion dough, scrape melted chocolate over top and carefully
knead until blended.
Knead in remaining mini-chips.
With palms, roll into a 2-foot rope.
Flatten to 1/2 inch.
Flatten another portion dough. Add 2 drops green food color and knead to
blend, sprinkling lightly with flour if necessary. Knead in chopped
pistachios.
Roll into 2-foot rope, flatten, cut in half (for easier handling) and place
end to end on chocolate layer.
Repeat with remaining dough, kneading in 1 drop red food coloring, then the
cherries.
Roll, flatten, cut and place on pistachio layer.
Cut into two 1-foot blocks. Square off sides as much as possible. Wrap and
chill until firm.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cut blocks of chilled dough crosswise in 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 8 minutes or until puffed. Remove to wire rack to cool.