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Italian Peach Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Italian Peach Cookies to Sweeten Your Day

These Italian Peach Cookies are soft, buttery treats filled with peach preserves, perfect for any occasion.
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 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling and Coating
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Optional Color Additions
  • a few drops Yellow Food Coloring optional
  • a few drops Red Food Coloring optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and beat until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop out the chilled dough and form small balls, flattening each and adding a teaspoon of peach preserves before sealing.
  5. Roll each cookie in granulated sugar and, if desired, mix sugar with food coloring.
  6. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be personalized with different fruit preserves for a unique flavor.

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