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Italian Peach Cookies

Irresistible Italian Peach Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Italian Peach Cookies are a delightful treat that captures summer's essence with their sweet peach filling.
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: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with cake flour for softness
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Peach Filling
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves can substitute with cooked-down fresh peaches
For the Topping
  • optional Yellow Food Coloring adds a peach-like hue
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for Coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  4. Scoop out small portions and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Create a well in the center of each ball and fill it with 1 teaspoon of peach preserves.
  5. Reshape the dough around the filling, seal it in, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the chilled cookie balls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Prepare a mixture of 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Roll each warm cookie in this mixture.
  8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Experiment with different fruit preserves for unique flavors.

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