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Italian Peach Cookies

Delicious Italian Peach Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These delightful Italian Peach Cookies are irresistible and bursting with peach flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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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: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs can use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract consider almond extract for twist
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract omit if nut-free
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour can use cake flour for softer texture
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure freshness for best results
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt essential for flavor development
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves can substitute with freshly cooked down peaches
For the Coating
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar for coating, can flavor with ground cinnamon
  • Ground Cinnamon optional
  • Yellow Food Coloring optional
  • Red Food Coloring optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.
  2. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt to form a soft dough.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop out tablespoon-sized dough portions, shape into balls and fill with peach preserves.
  6. Roll each cookie in colored sugar for coating.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for best results, and try different fillings for a new twist.

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