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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies: Sweet Fruity Delights for Your Home

Italian Peach Cookies are delightful treats filled with peach preserves and shaped like real peaches.
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
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract can be omitted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling and Coating
  • 1 cup peach preserves
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring optional
  • 1 drop red food coloring optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  3. Divide the chilled dough into small portions, roll each into a ball, and press a thumbprint in the center. Fill the thumbprint with peach preserves.
  4. Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then roll each filled cookie in the mixture until fully coated.
  5. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made healthier by using whole wheat flour or reducing sugar. Best enjoyed fresh and can be stored properly.

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