Italian Rainbow Cookies Recipe Cooking With Nonna

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup almond flour (fine ground)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Food coloring: red, green, yellow (gel colors preferred for vibrant hues)
• 1 cup apricot preserves, strained to remove chunks
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 2 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• Chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)