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Italian Peach Cookies Recipe

Italian Peach Cookies Recipe That Tastes Like Summer Bliss

Discover the delightful Italian Peach Cookies Recipe that captures the essence of summer with a buttery texture and fruity peach preserves.
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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: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or salted for a delightful contrast
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar is a great swap
  • 2 large Eggs or flax seed mixture for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a twist
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or cake flour for a light texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness and enhances flavors
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves or cooked fresh peaches, drained properly
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for coating, can mix in food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional, enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • baking sheets
  • wire rack

Method
 

Steps for Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the large eggs, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts. Mix until well incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the creamed mixture and stir gently.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop a tablespoon-sized portion of dough, shape into a cup, fill with peach preserves, and pinch edges together. Repeat.
  7. Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then roll each shaped cookie in the mixture.
  8. Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottoms.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough well before shaping to prevent spreading during baking. Keep an eye on your bake time for the best texture.

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