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Hidden Rainbow Cookies

Hidden Rainbow Cookies

Hidden Rainbow Cookies are vibrant layered almond cakes filled with fruity jams and coated in smooth dark chocolate. These gluten-free treats offer a delightful balance of rich almond flavor, bright fruitiness, and a glossy chocolate finish. Perfect for special occasions or a colorful snack, they impress both visually and in taste.

Ingredients

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Almond Batter

  • 7 ounces almond paste
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Red food coloring (gel or powder)
  • Green food coloring (gel or powder)
  • Yellow food coloring (gel or powder)

Jam Layers

  • Raspberry jam
  • Apricot jam
  • Lemon jam

Coating

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate (for melting and coating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Almond Batter: Start by creaming almond paste with sugar until smooth and creamy. Gradually fold in whipped egg whites to create a light and fluffy batter that will bake into tender layers.
  2. Divide and Color the Batter: Separate the batter into three equal portions and gently mix in your red, green, and yellow food coloring. This is where the vibrant, signature look begins to take shape.
  3. Bake Thin Almond Cake Layers: Spread each colored batter evenly on lined baking sheets to form thin layers. Bake them until set and lightly golden to maintain softness yet sturdy enough for stacking.
  4. Assemble the Layers with Jam: Once cooled, spread a thin layer of raspberry, apricot, or lemon jam between each colored almond cake layer. Carefully stack them to build the colorful rainbow effect.
  5. Chill and Slice: Press the layered cake gently and refrigerate to firm up the stack, which makes slicing clean and easy without crumbling.
  6. Coat with Chocolate: Dip the sliced cookies in melted dark chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Place them on wax paper to set into glossy, chocolate-covered gems.

Notes

  • Use high-quality almond paste for better flavor and texture.
  • Don’t overmix batter; gently fold egg whites to keep the mixture airy.
  • Chill the cake stack before slicing to get clean and neat slices.
  • Use a serrated knife for cutting through chocolate and layers without crushing.
  • Temper your chocolate for a shiny finish and crisp snap.

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