Kieffer’s Neopolitan Cookies
Kieffer’s Neopolitan Cookies offer a tropical twist on classic sugar cookies, featuring passionfruit, grapefruit zest, and raspberry flavors for a delightful and fruity dessert experience.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 baking sheets
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup passionfruit flakes or dried mango
- 2 teaspoons grapefruit zest or lemon zest
- ½ cup freeze-dried raspberries or fresh raspberries
- 1 teaspoon gel food coloring optional
- 1 cup Valrhona passionfruit/raspberry feves optional
- ¼ cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat softened butter in a large bowl until fluffy, then gradually add white sugar and cream until airy.
- Mix in vanilla bean paste, egg, and egg yolk until fully incorporated.
- Gradually blend in the flour mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Divide dough into four portions and mix each with passionfruit flakes, grapefruit zest, and freeze-dried raspberries respectively.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll them in sugar.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 8-9 minutes, until edges are set.
- While warm, reshape cookies if needed, then cool completely on wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freeze with parchment paper between layers for up to 3 months.
- Use natural food coloring alternatives if preferred.