Italian Rainbow Cookies
Italian Rainbow Cookies, also known as Tri-color Cookies, are a classic Italian-American bakery treat featuring three thin, almond-based sponge cake layers in green, white, and red, representing the Italian flag. These layers are typically sandwiched with apricot or raspberry jam and coated in a smooth chocolate glaze. They are a staple in Italian bakeries and delis, especially popular during holidays and celebrations.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are high in carbohydrates and fat due to the almond flour, sugar, and chocolate coating, with a moderate amount of protein from the almonds and eggs. A single cookie (about 1 inch square) typically contains around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
Per 3 cookies (approx. 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Despite their name, they are technically a cake-like confection rather than a traditional cookie, and their vibrant colors are a nod to Italian heritage. Nutritionally, the almond base provides some healthy fats and vitamin E, though the overall treat is indulgent.
