Italian Rainbow Cookies Tips
Can you make Italian rainbow cookies without almond paste?
The flavor that almond paste and almond extract work together to create is what Italian rainbow cookies are known for. We don’t recommend skipping the almond paste—not only would you be missing out on flavor, but the texture of each layer would be different as well. If you bought almond paste specifically for this recipe and have some leftover, put it to use in one of our other
almond recipes.
How can you make Italian rainbow cookies your own?
Raspberry jam is typically spread between the layers in Italian rainbow cookies, but another popular option is apricot. However, you could experiment with your favorite jams to see what you like best!
How should you store Italian rainbow cookies?
Store Italian rainbow cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can also make them ahead of time and freeze them for up to 3 months. After you’ve polished off these Italian rainbow cookies, keep more of our
Italian dessert recipes in mind. Otherwise, if you want more colorful desserts to go along with your Italian rainbow cookies, look through more of our
rainbow recipes.
—Lauren Pahmeier, Taste of Home Associate Editor
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 35 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.