Neapolitan Choco Taco Food

NEAPOLITAN DESSERT TACOS

Steps:

• For the pizzelles: Preheat a pizzelle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together the melted butter, milk and egg in a small bowl; add to the flour mixture and whisk until blended and smooth.
• Coat the pizzelle maker with cooking spray. Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into the hot pizzelle maker; cook until set and slightly darker in color, 45 to 50 seconds. Use a small offset spatula to remove the pizzelles, and immediately drape the pizzelles over the handle of a wooden spoon (3/4 inch to 1 inch in diameter) to form a taco shape; let stand until completely cool, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and repeat with remaining batter.
• For the tacos: Combine the strawberries, sugar and mint in a medium bowl; let stand about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
• Spoon 3 small scoops vanilla ice cream (about 2 tablespoons per scoop) into each pizzelle taco; top each with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture.

NEAPOLITAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with waxed paper, letting ends extend up sides. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Divide dough into 3 portions. Mix almond extract and food coloring into 1 portion; spread evenly into prepared pan. Mix walnuts into another portion; spread evenly over first layer. Mix melted chocolate into remaining portion; spread over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Lifting with waxed paper, remove dough from pan. Cut lengthwise in half; cut each half crosswise into 1/8-in. slices., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.