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Italian Peach Cookies

Delicious Italian Peach Cookies for a Sweet Summer Treat

Delight in these Italian Peach Cookies, a sweet summer treat that features a soft exterior and a luscious peach filling.
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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
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup butter (softened) Should be at room temperature.
  • 1 cup sugar Can substitute partially with brown sugar.
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Check expiration date.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt A pinch can make a significant difference.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup peach preserves Can substitute with apricot or raspberry preserves.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Enhances the overall flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until fully blended.
  4. Gradually add the flour and baking powder, mixing until just incorporated.
  5. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Shape the chilled dough into balls and place them on the baking sheets with slight indentations.
  7. Mix peach preserves with cinnamon, then fill the indentations in the cookies.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Keep centers soft.
  9. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or a tropical mojito mocktail for an elevated experience.

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