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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies: Irresistibly Buttery and Fruity Delights

Delight in Italian Peach Cookies, buttery and fruity treats perfect for sharing, evoking warm summer memories and charm.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or use cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt a pinch elevates flavors
For the Filling
  • 1 jar Peach Preserves or thickened homemade filling
For Coating
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Food Coloring optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop small portions, roll into balls, make an indentation, and fill with peach preserves.
  7. Roll filled balls in sugar (and optional food coloring) until coated.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden, tops should remain soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Chill the dough well to maintain shape during baking. Experiment with different fruity fillings!

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