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Italian Peach Cookies

Delicious Italian Peach Cookies: A Fruity Treat to Savor

Delight in the buttery goodness and fruity surprise of Italian Peach Cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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 Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling and Coating
  • 1 jar Peach Preserves
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for Coating
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional
  • 1 drop Yellow Food Coloring Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  3. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Scoop dough into small balls (about 1 inch) and create an indentation in each. Add a teaspoon of peach preserves and reshape the dough.
  5. Bake shaped cookies on a lined baking sheet for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are golden. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Roll warm cookies in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for a sweet finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for optimal cookie shape and texture. Ensure not to overmix for tender cookies.

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