Colorful Italian Rainbow Cookies With Chocolate Almond Layers

Rainbow cookies are the tricolor stack of almond sponge with jam and chocolate, the ones that look like the flag. I chill the layers before cutting so the edges stay clean.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this Italian Rainbow Cookies Recipe is perfect for celebrations or any sweet craving.

Delicious Italian Rainbow Cookies Recipe

This recipe yields a batch of colorful Italian Rainbow Cookies layered with chocolate and almond flavors. The cookies are chewy and moist, with a total prep and bake time of about 2 hours, making them ideal for any festive gathering.

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup raspberry or apricot jam
Food coloring (red, green, yellow)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the Batter: In a bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, and egg yolks. Mix in almond extract and vanilla extract. In another bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually combine with the almond mixture.
Divide the Batter: Split the batter equally into three bowls. Add red food coloring to one, green to another, and leave the third as is for yellow. Mix until vibrant colors are achieved.

Bake the Layers: Spread each colored batter onto the prepared sheets, smoothing it to an even layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare Chocolate Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring each time until smooth.
Assemble Cookies: Spread a layer of jam on each of the cooled layers, stacking them in the order of red, yellow, and green. Finish with the melted chocolate layer on top. Refrigerate for at least an hour to set.