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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies That Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance

Delight in these Italian Peach Cookies filled with peach preserves, bringing summer nostalgia to every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened; use margarine for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup granulated sugar try brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large eggs acts as a binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds warmth and depth
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract enhances peach flavor
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour can swap with cake flour for lighter texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
For the Filling
  • 1 cup peach preserves signature fruity filling
  • yellow food coloring optional for visual appeal
For Coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon complements peach flavor
  • red food coloring optional for authenticity

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Refrigerator
  • wire rack
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract, blending until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the creamed butter mixture.
  3. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into small balls. Create a dent in the center and fill with peach preserves, reshaping the dough around it.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll each cookie in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before placing on a prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough for optimal shaping and watch baking time for perfect softness. Experiment with flavors for personalization.

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