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Italian Peach Cookies Recipe

Delicious Italian Peach Cookies Recipe You’ll Absolutely Love

This Italian Peach Cookies Recipe combines buttery dough and peach preserves for a healthy, flavorful treat.
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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: Cookies
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Soften for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce sugar for less sweetness if desired
  • 2 large Large Eggs Consider using flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor depth
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Substitute with more vanilla if allergies exist
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use cake flour for softer cookies
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Do not substitute with baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor
For the Filling and Coating
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves Use homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for Coating Optional to tint with food coloring
  • Yellow Food Coloring Optional for visual appeal
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Swap with nutmeg if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an ungreased baking sheet.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop small portions of dough, roll into balls, and create an indentation for the peach preserves.
  8. Fill each indentation with peach preserves and reshape the cookies.
  9. Roll the cookies in granulated sugar before placing them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden and tops remain soft.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be served with Peach Lemonade for an enhanced treat. Experiment with different fruit preserves and spices for varied flavors.

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