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Italian Peach Summer Cookies

Italian Peach Summer Cookies That Brighten Up Your Day

These Italian Peach Summer Cookies are delightful treats that bring a taste of Italy with their tender texture and creamy peach filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with cake flour for lighter cookies
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder no substitutions recommended
  • 1 teaspoon salt reduce if using salted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter use room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar is a healthier substitute
  • 2 large eggs fresh eggs for best results
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract works well as an alternative
For the Moisture
  • 1/4 cup milk whole milk or buttermilk is best
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese mascarpone makes a lovely substitute
  • 1/2 cup peach jam apricot preserves or homemade compote are great alternatives
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 teaspoon food coloring optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the mixture, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and peach jam until smooth for the filling.
  9. Spread peach filling on the flat side of one cookie, and sandwich with another cookie.
  10. Optionally roll filled cookie edges in granulated sugar mixed with food coloring.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients ensure optimal texture. Avoid overbaking; cookies should remain light on top.

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