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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies That Taste Like Summer Bliss

Delicious Italian Peach Cookies filled with peach preserves, a delightful dessert for gatherings or a sweet treat.
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
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for Coating
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Food Coloring Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  3. Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll small portions of dough into balls, flatten slightly, and create an indentation for the peach preserves.
  5. Place the shaped cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
  6. Allow cookies to cool before rolling in granulated sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later. Consider trying with different fruit preserves for a variation.

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