Spumoni Bars: The Magic Trio of Irresistible 3-Layer Delight
Spumoni Bars are a fun and tasty treat that everyonewill enjoy! They are colorful, sweet, and easy to make. With layers of cookiedough, creamy filling, and chocolate, these bars make for a perfect dessert forany occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 roll 16.5 oz refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup chopped shelled pistachio nuts
- 1/4 teaspoon green gel food coloring
- 1/4 cup white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving extra foil hanging over the edges for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar cookie dough, chopped pistachios, and green food coloring until fully combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let the bars cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In another medium bowl, combine the pudding mix and melted butter. Stir in the chopped maraschino cherries, powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cherry juice. Add more juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and creamy. Spread this filling evenly over the cooled cookie base.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter in 15-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate over the filling layer.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour or until fully set. Use the foil overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares and serve chilled.
Notes
How to Serve Spumoni Bars
Serve your Spumoni Bars chilled. They are perfect for dessert or as a sweet snack. You can cut them into squares and arrange them on a plate for a lovely presentation!
How to Store Spumoni Bars
Store Spumoni Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can also freeze them!
Tips to Make Spumoni Bars
- Make sure to cool the bars completely before cutting them for the best results.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of maraschino cherries for a more fruity flavor.
- Use different colored food coloring for a fun twist!