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Italian Peach Cookies

Irresistible Italian Peach Cookies Bursting with Flavor

Italian Peach Cookies are a delightful dessert showcasing tender dough filled with peach preserves, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract to personal preference
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour consider cake flour for a lighter texture
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup peach preserves or cooked down fresh peaches
Coating Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • yellow and red food coloring optional for color

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by creaming together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Next, beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract until well combined and smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop out about a tablespoon of chilled dough, flatten it slightly, place a dollop of peach preserves in the center, fold the dough around the filling, and roll it into a ball. Roll each ball in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, arrange the cookie balls, and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
  5. Remove the cookies and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best served slightly warm or at room temperature. Keep an eye on baking time to maintain their soft texture.

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