Neapolitan Swirl Cookies (Printable Version)
Buttery cookies swirled with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry layers create stunning spirals perfect for any occasion.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Basic Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Layer
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
→ Strawberry Layer
09 - 2 teaspoons freeze-dried strawberry powder or strawberry gelatin powder
10 - Pink food coloring, optional
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
03 - Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing just until dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
04 - Split dough into three equal portions. Mix one portion with cocoa powder for chocolate layer. Mix second portion with strawberry powder and optional food coloring. Keep third portion plain for vanilla layer.
05 - Roll each portion between parchment paper into equal rectangles (approximately 10x6 inches). Chill sheets for 20-30 minutes until firm.
06 - Stack dough layers in order: chocolate on bottom, vanilla in middle, strawberry on top. Press layers together gently.
07 - Starting from the long edge, roll stacked dough tightly into a log. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour until very firm.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
09 - Cut chilled log into 1/4-inch rounds. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- The moment you slice into that chilled log and reveal those perfect spirals, you feel like a kitchen magician
- They arent just gorgeous. The buttery vanilla, rich chocolate, and fruity strawberry taste like childhood in three perfect bites
02 -
- Do not skip the chilling steps. Warm dough layers slide around and your beautiful swirls become a muddy mess
- Roll your dough between parchment paper. Sticking to the counter or rolling pin will tear your layers and ruin the effect
03 -
- Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between every few slices. Dough buildup on the blade drags the swirls
- Rotate the log a quarter turn after every few slices. This keeps the round shape from flattening on one side