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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies – Soft, Fruity Bites of Joy

Italian Peach Cookies are delightful fruity bites that encapsulate the essence of homemade goodness, perfect for any gathering.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar reduce quantity for less sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract omit if nut allergies
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour consider cake flour for lighter texture
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves or fresh peaches cooked down
For Decoration
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for coating
  • Yellow Food Coloring optional
  • Red Food Coloring optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking trays
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully integrated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Shape the chilled dough into balls, making an indentation for the peach preserves.
  7. Fill each indentation with peach preserves and reshape the dough around the filling.
  8. Roll filled cookie balls in granulated sugar and optional food coloring mixture, then place on baking trays.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on trays for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure eggs are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough.

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