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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies That Taste Like Home-Made Happiness

These Italian Peach Cookies are a nostalgic treat filled with sweet peach preserves, perfect for gatherings or cozy reminders of summer's fruits.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs essential for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves or fresh cooked peaches
For the Aesthetic
  • 1 drop Yellow Food Coloring optional
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • Oven
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs and both extracts, mixing fully combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  3. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up for easier shaping.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and add a teaspoon of peach preserves. Fold dough around filling and roll into a ball.
  5. Roll cookie balls in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are golden.
  6. Cool baked cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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