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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Italian Peach Cookies with a luscious peach preserve center that melts in your mouth.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use margarine or a vegan butter substitute if dairy-free.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar can add moisture and deeper flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract can be substituted for a nuttier flavor.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Cake flour can be used for a softer texture.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Ensure it is fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt No substitutes needed, as it's essential.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup peach preserves Fresh peaches can be used; cook down to prevent excess moisture.
For Coating & Visual Appeal
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating) Mixing with cinnamon elevates the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Omit if preferred.
  • yellow food coloring (optional) Omit if not desired, or use natural coloring.
  • red food coloring (optional) Omit or adjust as desired.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and extracts, mixing until incorporated.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough into balls and create a well in the center.
  5. Spoon peach preserves into each dough ball well, carefully reshaping the dough to seal the filling.
  6. Roll cookies in sugar and cinnamon, bake on parchment-lined sheets for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough adequately to maintain cookie shape during baking. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so mix wet and dry ingredients gently.

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