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Kieffer’s Neopolitan cookies

Kieffer’s Neopolitan Cookies with Tropical Flair – A Chewy Delight

Kieffer’s Neopolitan cookies are tropical delights with passionfruit, grapefruit, and raspberry flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and a chewy texture; avoid substitutions unless using gluten-free flour.
  • ¾ teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent, ensuring your cookies rise beautifully.
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor, balancing the sweetness in your dough.
  • 2 sticks Butter Contributes richness and moisture; substitute with dairy-free butter for a vegan option.
  • 1 ¾ cups White Sugar The main sweetener; cane sugar can enhance the flavor variation.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste Adds aromatic depth; feel free to swap with vanilla extract.
  • 1 whole Egg Combine with egg yolk for moisture and structure.
  • 1 yolk Egg Yolk Combine with egg for moisture and structure; use a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
For the Tropical Flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Passionfruit Flakes Imparts a refreshing tropical flavor; consider dried fruit flakes as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Grapefruit Zest Brightens the dough with citrus notes; lemon zest works as a great alternative.
  • ½ cup Freeze-Dried Raspberries Infuses intense raspberry flavor; fresh raspberries can be used but may change the texture.
Extras (Optional)
  • Food Coloring Enhances visual appeal for a more vibrant cookie; skip if you prefer natural colors.
  • ⅛ cup Valrhona Chocolate Feves Optional for passionfruit and raspberry, boosts flavor; can be omitted or substituted with chocolate chips.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutter

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the vanilla bean paste, egg, and egg yolk into the butter mixture.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough into four equal portions.
  7. Flavor the separated portions with passionfruit flakes, grapefruit zest, and freeze-dried raspberries.
  8. Form dough balls, combine different flavors, and roll in sugar.
  9. Bake the cookie balls for 8-9 minutes until edges are set.
  10. Use a cookie cutter to reshape while warm, then cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough.

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