Chocolate Dipped Neapolitan Cookies

slice and bake layered neapolitan cookies

Chocolate Dipped Neapolitan Cookies are buttery cookies with chocolate, strawberry & coconut flavors, baked & dipped in chocolate! Tasty, beautiful cookies reminiscent of Neapolitan ice cream!

Prep Time30

Cook Time14

Chill Time4

Total Time4 44

Course: Cookies, Dessert, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Neapolitan Cookies

Servings: cookies

Calories: 82kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Base Dough

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cup flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt

Additions - 3 separate bowls

1 tsp strawberry emulsion or extract
4 drops red food coloring optional
½ cup flaked coconut blended
½ tsp coconut extract
4 tsp chocolate fudge or chocolate syrup

Dipping Chocolate

½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp shortening

Instructions

Line a 9x5 loaf pan with wax or parchment paper; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir well.
Divide dough into thirds, place each portion in a smaller mixing bowl. Add strawberry emulsion extract and red food coloring to one portion and mix it until uniform; spread it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Add blended coconut and coconut extract to second portion; mix & spread evenly over the strawberry layer.
Add hot fudge to third portion and mix to incorporate. Spread this over the coconut layer. Cover the pan and freeze for 4 hours, or refrigerate overnight.
Unwrap loaf, remove it from the pan, and cut in half lengthwise. Cut each portion into ¼-inch slices. Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
In a microwave or saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth. Dip each cookie diagonally into chocolate. Place on wire racks until set. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

Store these chocolate dipped cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Or in the refrigerator to extend shelf life up to 10 days.

For longer storage, you can freeze these cookies in a sealed bag or airtight container, for up to 3 months. Add the chocolate coating AFTER they are defrosted, for best results.

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