Amazing Rainbow Cookies Recipe

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • These Rainbow Cookies make for a beautiful and festive addition to any holiday cookie platter.
    "Thanks to L’OR Coffee for sponsoring a portion of this video. Take advantage of L’OR’s limited time introductory offers available. Shop now at www.amazon.com... OR lorcoffee.com/... @lorcoffeeusa #lorcoffee #lorespresso #lormoments"
    Colorful layers of almond cake with raspberry jam sandwiched between the layers and then coated in chocolate, these homemade cookies taste much better than store-bought! They are such a show-stopping dessert.
    RECIPE: preppykitchen....
    ORDER MY BOOK!
    www.amazon.com...
    www.barnesandn...
    www.indiebound...
    www.chapters.i...
    www.target.com...
    SUBSCRIBE ► / @preppykitchen
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ADD ME ON:
    Tiktok: vm.tiktok.com/...
    Instagram: / preppykitchen
    Pinterest: / preppykitchen
    Website: www.PreppyKitch...
    Amazon: www.amazon.com...
    Facebook: / preppykitchen

Komentáře • 374

  • @pink_leopard2464
    @pink_leopard2464 Před rokem +193

    Let’s take a minute to appreciate John.
    Unlike some other cooking channels where the person wastes time and talks a lot about some random things, and their videos are super long.
    John gets right into the recipe within seconds and his videos are quick and his recipes are amazing and simple.
    My favourite cooking channel💛💛

    • @robertakerman3570
      @robertakerman3570 Před rokem

      Hi Pink, He can be slightly redundant; bit He's worth every second. SOooo creative!

    • @florencemiller7826
      @florencemiller7826 Před rokem +1

      I love both he and Natasha they are both excellent Cooks their food makes my mouth water 🤪

    • @sarahwildhagen7353
      @sarahwildhagen7353 Před rokem +1

      @Florence Miller Natasha who? I'd like to look at her channel.

    • @florencemiller7826
      @florencemiller7826 Před rokem +5

      @@sarahwildhagen7353 her channel is Natasha's kitchen and she makes some awesome dishes and baked goods you'd love her channel

    • @asktheglutenfreechef3072
      @asktheglutenfreechef3072 Před rokem +1

      We love it

  • @allthingsiro
    @allthingsiro Před rokem +76

    I grew up enjoying these cookies from the italian bakery in Brooklyn. My dad always got them on Friday when he got paid. Such special memories.

    • @socal5039
      @socal5039 Před rokem +3

      They remind me when I was living in Brooklyn too.🗽All the Italian bakeries had them.😋

    • @jackiesimpson5779
      @jackiesimpson5779 Před rokem

      Yes….super Italian bakery in Brooklyn they are my fav!!!!

    • @bangaliwala
      @bangaliwala Před rokem

      Which bakery is it?

    • @allthingsiro
      @allthingsiro Před rokem

      @@bangaliwala that was more than 30 years ago...I honestly don't remember.

    • @jackiesimpson5779
      @jackiesimpson5779 Před rokem +1

      @@bangaliwala sorry just saw the notification….the bakery my family went to was called fortunatos

  • @princessalways4eva
    @princessalways4eva Před rokem +36

    My husband LOVES these cookies and I’ve been dying to make them. Thank you…you read my mind.🎅🏼🎄🤗

    • @PreppyKitchen
      @PreppyKitchen  Před rokem +10

      Yay! Which jam would you use?

    • @princessalways4eva
      @princessalways4eva Před rokem +7

      @@PreppyKitchen I would use raspberry and definitely seedless. Raspberry and chocolate is a favorite of mine.

    • @picantesworld7723
      @picantesworld7723 Před rokem +4

      Oh make them. I made them for Thanksgiving. John's recipe is close to what I made for years and the one I normally make was from a friend who owned their own bakery. ❤️🙂 I'm Italian their my favorite 🥰

    • @princessalways4eva
      @princessalways4eva Před rokem +3

      @@picantesworld7723 my husband has Italian roots and I agree with John. The cookies you find nowadays taste like crap. I won’t buy them anymore. I’m going to make them after the holidays for my hubby and surprise him. This channel is GOLD. From the first video I saw I was hooked. Thanks for the info. Have a great day.🤗

  • @haemry
    @haemry Před rokem +24

    You probably hear this a lot: I love your comfy and preppy vibe in your videos.
    But really, I've been watching your videos since early November and I LOVE your cake buttercream recipes! My family compliments me every time I make it but I don't deserves it; so I wish to let you know that my family (including me) loves your bakeries 😊
    Even the recipes that I dont make, I watch it to enjoy your personality lol In the future I wish to also buy your recipes. Bless you~

  • @amychampagne4573
    @amychampagne4573 Před rokem +15

    Definitely a labor of love. I was just in NY this weekend and grabbed a bag of these 🤩 one tip: grate the almond paste so it’s finer and incorporates well. I will be making these next week! I prefer the softer colors as you did John. Not crazy about all that food coloring.

    • @debdigi5940
      @debdigi5940 Před 8 měsíci

      I just made mine yesterday. I used a food processor to mix and break up almond paste and sugar, then proceeded…

  • @hydrangeakitchen9685
    @hydrangeakitchen9685 Před rokem +15

    I love the detail you created with a fork! So simple but makes it look so much more intricate 😍

  • @heathere7590
    @heathere7590 Před rokem +6

    Do you ever watch the captions on your show? You had sheep hands today but then it dawned on this kiwi gal, it was sheet pans..... enjoy your show very much, be kind, be happy and have a wonderful Christmas to you all xx

  • @athleticamee6485
    @athleticamee6485 Před 6 měsíci +2

    As a little girl in Jersey being dragged to a ton of Tupperware parties these cookies were always there! 💕💕Ahhh memories.

  • @loretta6089
    @loretta6089 Před rokem +9

    I just love watching you bake and also laughing with you John. I couldn't decide what I wanted to make this Christmas for my neighbors but I'm sure now this is the one

  • @bruceneedleman1179
    @bruceneedleman1179 Před rokem +5

    I made a batch of these yesterday. The only thing I did differently was that I used some of the chocolate for the bottom as well as the top. They came out great. Enjoying them with some coffee with some amaretto added....the best!!

    • @jessicayaviraskiba8933
      @jessicayaviraskiba8933 Před rokem

      So after you chill one side, you flip and cover the other side with chocolate then chill again? Thanks in advance! 😊

    • @bruceneedleman1179
      @bruceneedleman1179 Před rokem

      @jessicayaviraskiba8933 Hi Jessica...it's been awhile since I last made them, but my recollection is that "chilling" wasn't actually necessary. The chocolate is applied when still warm so it kind of sets up without any refrigeration.

  • @PerfectPride
    @PerfectPride Před rokem +5

    Man, I love the ones from the store. I can only imagine how much better fresh homemade ones are! I think the colors came out perfect!

  • @Earthy-Artist
    @Earthy-Artist Před rokem +3

    I love how neat, organized & precise you are when you cook & bake, your kitchen has such a nice calming relaxing atmosphere to be creative in!

  • @judymiller323
    @judymiller323 Před rokem +1

    John, you are so REAL ! I love your tutorials, your humor😜. I am a 71 yr old yaya who has been baking since i was 9, and long ago traded 'perfect' for real. Thanks for keeping it so😘

  • @KristineT8
    @KristineT8 Před rokem +8

    I make them but with imitation almond extract(totally different recipe), because my nephew is allergic to all nuts. They come out so good, so even when he's not around I still use the extract :)

    • @natalieevans3940
      @natalieevans3940 Před rokem

      What do you use instead of the almond paste?

    • @KristineT8
      @KristineT8 Před rokem +1

      @@natalieevans3940 imitation almond extract

  • @adrianadelia6957
    @adrianadelia6957 Před rokem +1

    I have been making these for years ….but this recipe and John’s tips surpass what I was doing. AMAZING. I love this guy!

  • @phoenix2.020
    @phoenix2.020 Před rokem +9

    These are my favorite cookies ever John. I could eat these all day! This recipe looks delicious. So good 😋 😋

  • @LA44713
    @LA44713 Před rokem +4

    Wow these are incredible good. It’s definitely a labor of love to make them and i hope my friends love this as a Christmas goodie. Thank you John!

  • @madelinedelvalle3666
    @madelinedelvalle3666 Před rokem +1

    I've tried them with apricot in the middle. I love this cookie.

  • @jennifersmith3329
    @jennifersmith3329 Před rokem +4

    By far my favorite cooking channel! I love the attention to details and informational tips. I enjoy the occasional blooper too! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

  • @sylviaseri4235
    @sylviaseri4235 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Mom would make one layer apricot, one raspberry. She also added chocolate to the bottom once the top set. Recipe is almost identical to mom’s. Only main difference is she made her own almond paste. Never used store bought. Always delicious!

  • @emmel4fun
    @emmel4fun Před rokem +1

    I like the colors and the chocolate on top is everything. I've never tried anything similar. They look delicious!😋

  • @harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

    OMG, John, I'm so glad to see I'm not the only one who loses their grip on things without a good cup of coffee! These look delicious and are on my to do list. Thanks for the amazing recipes and fun videos!

  • @mattsworlddiy
    @mattsworlddiy Před rokem +2

    Totally AMAZING recipe. I agree, what are we finding in the "stores" these days. Nothing like what John created here today. Thanks John for rockin' it like you do!

  • @DD-hy1nl
    @DD-hy1nl Před rokem +1

    I'm Italian/American and you did very good John, they look beautiful! 👍💚🤍❤

  • @aquacat8
    @aquacat8 Před 5 měsíci

    You're a great teacher! I'm making this right now, but with a slightly different recipe. I'm following along with you...and you're so helpful!

  • @maureenwareham8822
    @maureenwareham8822 Před rokem +9

    John/ you make baking look so easy ❤

  • @maureenwareham8822
    @maureenwareham8822 Před rokem +1

    You are one of the best utube channels on THE FOOD NETWORK.

  • @keeptrying5962
    @keeptrying5962 Před rokem +1

    That looks like a lot of work AND WORTH IT. Beautiful. Will be making these. THANK YOU!

  • @adelinaprentice4703
    @adelinaprentice4703 Před rokem +9

    I am so happy to see you make rainbow cookies!! These have always been my favorites!! I love almond based cookies at Christmas, and these are king :D
    I like to use cherry jam or jelly in mine, and put the chocolate on top and bottom 😋

    • @PreppyKitchen
      @PreppyKitchen  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Adelina! I LOVE Almond flavor all the time

  • @staceyloke9872
    @staceyloke9872 Před rokem +1

    ohh!! these are south philadelphia italian american staples. at every house at christmas along with the panettone

  • @kathrinsides2838
    @kathrinsides2838 Před rokem

    I make them differently with a sugar cookie recipe and a ROY G BIV color scheme. I used to let my nephew make designs with them and have fun with them before we put them in the oven. It was always a fun activity for us to do together, and he had fun making & eating them afterwards. But these look yummy!!!

  • @krlcomments672
    @krlcomments672 Před rokem +1

    I’m so happy I discovered this channel! Clear, concise directions, and relaxing! 😊

  • @archivist68
    @archivist68 Před rokem +1

    I ate these growing up and have not found a recipe that resembles them until now! Thank you! BTW, I really enjoy ur family and ur videos.

  • @atakeuchi_
    @atakeuchi_ Před rokem

    Grew up in Jersey and my mother would always get a couple of pounds of these cookies. They’re my absolute favorite cookie. ❤

  • @beckybroome640
    @beckybroome640 Před 7 měsíci

    Beautiful cookies! Can’t wait to try this recipe! You made it look so easy!

  • @bruceneedleman1179
    @bruceneedleman1179 Před rokem +1

    Awesome awesome awesome...can't tell you how thankful I am for this video

  • @joshuamcfadden427
    @joshuamcfadden427 Před rokem +3

    Omg john....gonna need to add this recipe to my family cookbook. I've got 3 other recipes from you already. Can't wait to get your book. Keep up the great work!

  • @janelcloutier9543
    @janelcloutier9543 Před rokem +4

    I made something similar, pistachio, cherry, & vanilla….

    • @tammiemartinez6485
      @tammiemartinez6485 Před rokem

      Ooh, now you're speaking my language, lol. Can you please tell me the name of the site/YT ch you got the recipe from? I just opened a bag of pistachios that I want to use in a bake. TIA... 😉

    • @glo2043
      @glo2043 Před rokem

      Oooh, that sounds divine!

    • @janelcloutier9543
      @janelcloutier9543 Před rokem

      It was from a cookie recipe book from the checkout isle back in 2000s. I’m sure if you google spumoni cookies, something will pop up

    • @tammiemartinez6485
      @tammiemartinez6485 Před rokem +1

      @@janelcloutier9543 Thanks so much. I'll do a search. I'd rather use my 3 bars of butter on the recipe you used because it has 3 flavors that I love vs one, lol. I love the taste of almond but let's be honest. Almond paste isn't cheap. And with this recipe you're going to need to buy 2 rolls 🧏‍♀️ Thanks again... 👍

  • @lumpilulu
    @lumpilulu Před rokem +1

    My favorite!!!! Thank you for this video, I'm going to attempt to make these! OMG YUM!!!

  • @danadefalco8936
    @danadefalco8936 Před 7 měsíci

    I absolutely love you for this video, I couldn’t figure what I was doing wrong with my rainbow cookies… now I know and these come out amazing! Thank you! ❤️

  • @maureenwareham8822
    @maureenwareham8822 Před rokem +1

    Omg/ I’ve been looking for an authentic rainbow cookie

  • @civitahochreiter7549
    @civitahochreiter7549 Před rokem

    I find your videos to be so helpful and fun to watch. You know your stuff but aren't intimidating. You're an awesome chef! Thank you for sharing your gift with us! 🤗

  • @sarahramsel8298
    @sarahramsel8298 Před 9 měsíci

    You are my go to guy for cooking shows now!😊love how fun and easy your directions are to follow along. Well done!!

  • @michelesoto5919
    @michelesoto5919 Před rokem

    OH MY!! I miss those!! Used to have them every holiday at my Italian relatives homes!! 😢😍
    Can’t wait to make them!!
    Not as much the color density but the taste!

  • @lulububu721
    @lulububu721 Před rokem

    OMG I’m dying here in Canada 🇨🇦 now I’m desperately desperate for one of these cookie/cakes, they not only look stunning but I’m fairly certain they taste the same. Thank you muchly for sharing with us, I always get excited when I get the notification of a new video 🎉
    Have a great rest of the week John
    💕Tina💕

  • @lisataylor4135
    @lisataylor4135 Před rokem

    Hi John, my name is Lisa Taylor and I fix your butter cake today for my family and I just love the way you’re so precise and passionate and I also cooked another cake for my birthday back in June 21. My favorite was German chocolate cake and I’m telling you it came out delicious. Just awesome and I ordered your cookbook today also thanks you’re great.🎉🎉🎉🎉💕

  • @jeanniebrooks
    @jeanniebrooks Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful, John!

  • @marcelagomez2940
    @marcelagomez2940 Před rokem +2

    Yeeh! I was looking for something special to make for Christmas, and I think this is perfect! 🤗

  • @paulagreen427
    @paulagreen427 Před rokem

    I always use almond filling instead of the paste - I find that the cookies come out with a moister texture.

  • @patcavasin5947
    @patcavasin5947 Před rokem

    John is awesome...good instructions and a touch of humor.

  • @hannahyoo4873
    @hannahyoo4873 Před rokem +1

    Omg I've always wanted you to make a tutorial on rainbow cakes! Will try it this weekend, thank you!

  • @PabloMartinez-ky8tg
    @PabloMartinez-ky8tg Před rokem

    Crunchy and colorful cookies.

  • @ElsieLeeRobbins
    @ElsieLeeRobbins Před rokem +1

    Yes John!! Hell yeah, you get that sponsor!!!

  • @Sakura-pc9cp
    @Sakura-pc9cp Před 5 měsíci

    I grew up in NYC and always loved these cookies, they sold them everywhere! I live in SoCal now and can’t find them anymore.

  • @anthonydolio8118
    @anthonydolio8118 Před rokem

    As you pointed out John, these are very Italian. We used to buy them at the Italian bakery in South Philadelphia at Christmas time. Thanks.

  • @DiaDia18
    @DiaDia18 Před rokem +3

    Very nice cookie recipie John! They looks amazing and so tasty! I love them! Have a nice day! 👍👏🍫🍫🎄☃️❄️

    • @PreppyKitchen
      @PreppyKitchen  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! You too Dia!

    • @DiaDia18
      @DiaDia18 Před rokem +1

      @@PreppyKitchen Thanks John! 🤩🤩🤩

  • @user-jv9gx9dh9k
    @user-jv9gx9dh9k Před 11 měsíci

    My grandmother would and my mom does add Amaretto.

  • @rebeccasewing
    @rebeccasewing Před rokem +3

    Hey John, How about a Battenberg Cake recipe? When we lived in London we would buy this cake. Sooooo delicious!

  • @melsyoutube
    @melsyoutube Před rokem +1

    this made me so hungry

  • @chaminijayasinghe8616
    @chaminijayasinghe8616 Před rokem +1

    I love it.l am always follow your cake recipe .thanks a lot.❤️

  • @linda.christie
    @linda.christie Před rokem +1

    Thank you for leaving in your "oopsies." It makes you much more human like the rest of us. I think they are cute! And you always blush. ❤️

  • @Nicholas-q9c
    @Nicholas-q9c Před měsícem

    That looks heavenly

  • @GrhBhr-gh1ux
    @GrhBhr-gh1ux Před 9 měsíci

    Artful. My eyes loves to eat.

  • @theresam.1886
    @theresam.1886 Před rokem +1

    Love your recipe, will definitely have to try it! We use to live in n very Italian area of Brooklyn, NY, where the bakeries there would call these cookies ‘seven layers’. So there would be a thin layer of chocolate on the top and on the bottom… hence 7 layers. Can’t wait to try this, love all your videos!!!! Happy holiday!

  • @nancydebiasio5273
    @nancydebiasio5273 Před rokem

    These are my youngest son’s FAVORITE cookie ever! I’m actually flying to spend Christmas with him, his wife and my new grandson Luca! I’ll have just over a week while there before Christmas so I might just have to try this!
    I too am from Connecticut but warmer climates are a great thing!!
    Keep up the great work on your channel!
    Have a great Christmas with your family!🎄

  • @pudgesmum1509
    @pudgesmum1509 Před 8 měsíci

    I've never had that kind of cookie before, but now have to make them!!!

  • @Hannah-id9mi
    @Hannah-id9mi Před rokem +2

    Looks super pretty!!!

  • @Romafood
    @Romafood Před rokem +1

    Spettacolare! Bravissimo

  • @michellemanton434
    @michellemanton434 Před rokem +1

    Amazing. Can’t wait to give this one a go. Thank u 🙏

  • @patriciacano3549
    @patriciacano3549 Před rokem +1

    WOW 🎉can’t wait to make them! Thanks so much.

  • @Henrysweenie
    @Henrysweenie Před rokem +1

    It’s like you read my mind I’ve been dying to make these and have a holiday party to go to so I will definitely be making them now ❤❤❤❤

  • @vadoraid2517
    @vadoraid2517 Před rokem

    I like the classic colors (reminds me of the movie she devil). Rosanne was eating the baked goodies & that tiny nurse aid ate one. But I like that you could alter the color

  • @karriburkhart4367
    @karriburkhart4367 Před rokem

    Almond paste is wonderful and delicious 😋

  • @lyndahollins2881
    @lyndahollins2881 Před 9 měsíci

    I am going to have to make these for Christmas

  • @subbiebie5920
    @subbiebie5920 Před 4 měsíci

    I also use seedless raspberry jam rather than apricot. My secret ingredient is adding a splash of Kirsch to the jam. Enjoy!

  • @nancy9478
    @nancy9478 Před rokem

    My son loves these, but cant have dyes or gluten, so I make them without food color and use gf flour. This video has been informative and I am sure the bars I make will be greatly inproved. I always thought these were little cakes, probably whynI could not get them just right. Thank you!

  • @janusconner3710
    @janusconner3710 Před 2 měsíci +1

    amazing, john.

    • @janusconner3710
      @janusconner3710 Před 2 měsíci +1

      did i spy with my little eye a platinum day date just with ombre blue dial???

    • @janusconner3710
      @janusconner3710 Před 2 měsíci +1

      and presidential bracelet?

  • @maureenwareham8822
    @maureenwareham8822 Před rokem

    You really made a great video -The Rainbow cookies are so Decadent Delicious & Over-The-Top

  • @SavoryExperimentsCooking

    These look heavenly -- and so pretty!

  • @lindaevans6461
    @lindaevans6461 Před 9 měsíci

    Oh my yum!😊

  • @mikasa92
    @mikasa92 Před rokem +1

    ❤delicious ! They look so good!

  • @tomdececco2806
    @tomdececco2806 Před rokem

    John - looks amazing - love almond flavor as well - you have really great looking hands and the haircut looks good too

  • @sharakirkby2744
    @sharakirkby2744 Před rokem

    Very pretty and delicious bar/cookie. Thanks for the recipe.

  • @dreamcatcher5502
    @dreamcatcher5502 Před rokem

    Christmas colors would be great !!

  • @sherylcannistra4727
    @sherylcannistra4727 Před rokem

    I'm with you John, almond is the most amazing flavor!!

  • @DEEP_STATE
    @DEEP_STATE Před rokem +1

    Could you show us how to make chocolate flan cake? Thank you 🌺

  • @sandyhickey8236
    @sandyhickey8236 Před rokem +2

    I've made these for years but always stuck to apricot jam for the middle and made my chocolate more of a glaze

  • @richaseshadri1656
    @richaseshadri1656 Před 11 měsíci

    I love it !!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @sharonwinders162
    @sharonwinders162 Před rokem

    Get you a paddle that scraps as it mixes, make life so much easier with mixing.. You're welcome you're biggest fan!!!

  • @jalapenochips9588
    @jalapenochips9588 Před rokem +4

    What would be a good nut-free alternative to almond paste?
    Love the videos John!

  • @judymcdougall
    @judymcdougall Před rokem

    John you are so amazing. I love all of your videos
    Happy Holidays to you and your beautiful family 🎅🏻🎄♥️

  • @suyapajimenez516
    @suyapajimenez516 Před rokem

    Who doesn’t love this cookies

  • @DP-to6nt
    @DP-to6nt Před rokem

    Thanks, John, I have been waiting for this recipe for so long, my husband loves these cookies, I'll be making them for sure this weekend.😊🎄💥

  • @Sylvia1976
    @Sylvia1976 Před rokem +1

    John, for goodness sake I just tried to do these following someone else's recipe. You always do the recipes that I can follow. Thank you. I ruined that attempt. I feel confident I can fo it now. Ps I'm getting a scale. 😉😘

  • @capitanace
    @capitanace Před rokem +1

    Just got the book and I love it so much!! 🥺💜

  • @toms776
    @toms776 Před rokem

    When I make these I make your plain layer yellow...a bit more bling!

  • @iizg208
    @iizg208 Před rokem

    My favorite kind of cookie! Now i just need to get brave enough to make them!

  • @swapnanilkar4786
    @swapnanilkar4786 Před rokem

    Amazing beautiful recipe n nice colourful decoration sir. 🙂😊😃🥰.

  • @Gemmarose9012
    @Gemmarose9012 Před rokem

    I’ve been making these for years using my Grandmothers recipe. Yours looks good too..

  • @prank654
    @prank654 Před 8 měsíci

    Just made this and not a chance that I could get enough to spread in three of the 9 x 13 sheets so I did two sheets. They taste delicious, think I’m going to look for smaller pans.