Neapolitan Cookie Recipe

🍪 Neapolitan Cookie Bars

Three flavors, one bite — a layered shortbread treat inspired by the classic ice cream trio.

These cookies are a celebration of color and comfort. With chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry stacked into buttery shortbread layers, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. No fancy tools, no tricky techniques — just a simple dough, divided and flavored, then pressed into a pan and baked to golden perfection.

🧾 Ingredients

Base Dough

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour

Flavor Layers

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp strawberry jam or preserves
• 2–3 drops red or pink food coloring (optional)