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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies: A Sweet Taste of Italy at Home

Italian Peach Cookies are soft, chewy cookies filled with peach preserves, bringing a delightful taste of Italy into your home.
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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 Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour for a healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Peach Filling
  • 1 cup peach preserves thick
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • yellow food coloring optional
  • red food coloring optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract to the mixture and beat until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  6. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and press a thumbprint into each.
  7. Fill each thumbprint with peach preserves, about 1/2 teaspoon.
  8. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon, then roll each cookie in the mixture.
  9. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature. For longer freshness, refrigerate for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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