Spumoni Bars
2 sticks softened butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
Mix together, adding flour last. Divide into 3 equal parts in separate bowls. To one third add 2 oz melted baking or bittersweet chocolate and 1 tsp instant espresso powder and mix well. To another third add green food coloring and 1/2 cup chopped pistachios; mix well. To the last third add red food coloring, 2 tsp rum flavoring, and (optional) 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries; mix well. Line a loaf pan with waxed paper; place chocolate dough in first and pat/spread evenly. Add green dough next and spread evenly, followed by red dough. Chill at least two hours and cut in half lengthwise, then in 1/8-inch slices (alternatively cut in thirds lengthwise for bitty cookies). Bake at 375 5-7 minutes.