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Italian Peach Cookies Recipe

Italian Peach Cookies Recipe – Soft, Fruity, and Irresistible

Experience the joy of homemade goodness with this Italian Peach Cookies Recipe, featuring a soft dough and luscious peach filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Or use flax eggs for egg-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon Almond extract Use in reduced quantity if using strong flavoring
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour Cake flour can be used for softer cookie
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Adjust acid if substituting with baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Opt for sea salt for different flavor
For the Filling
  • 1 jar Peach preserves Fresh cooked peaches can be substituted
Optional Ingredients
  • Food coloring For visually appealing hue
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar For coating, can be tinted
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Omit if desired

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by creaming the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls about the size of a golf ball. Make an indent in the center and fill it with peach preserves (about 1 teaspoon per cookie).
  5. Arrange the filled cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Roll them in granulated sugar mixed with ground cinnamon while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill time is crucial to maintain the cookie shape and texture. Experiment with different fillings for unique flavors.

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