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Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars

Indulge in Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars Topped with Raspberry Glaze

Delight in Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars featuring chocolate, vanilla, and raspberry glaze for a flavorful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg No substitutes suggested
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can replace with vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened for balanced sweetness
For the Raspberry Glaze
  • 1 cup Raspberries Can substitute with strawberries
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar

Equipment

  • 8-inch Square Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • stand mixer or handheld mixer
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease an 8-inch square pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. Beat room-temperature unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar until fully incorporated.
  4. Add egg and almond extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Mix sour cream into the butter and sugar mixture until smooth, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients.
  6. Divide dough in half. Sift in cocoa powder to one half, mixing until evenly distributed.
  7. In the prepared pan, dollop and press down the chocolate dough, then top with dollops of the vanilla dough.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden around the edges and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before glazing.
  10. Prepare the raspberry glaze by smashing raspberries through a strainer and whisking in confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
  11. Pour the raspberry glaze over the cooled bars, spreading evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Watch the baking time to ensure the bars remain soft and chewy. Using damp hands can prevent the dough from sticking while layering.

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