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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies – Delightfully Sweet and Buttery Bites

Delight in these Italian Peach Cookies—soft, buttery treats with peach preserves, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 2 large eggs or flaxseed/chia seed mix
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup peach preserves or substitute with fresh peaches
For Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • yellow food coloring optional
  • red food coloring optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until well blended.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Shape the dough into balls, indent, and fill with peach preserves before reshaping.
  7. Roll each cookie in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider using healthy alternatives like whole wheat flour and reducing sugar. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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