Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italian Peach Cookies, a charming treat that captures the essence of summer with its soft, buttery dough and sweet peach filling. These cookies not only resemble real peaches in shape and color but also bring joy to any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy afternoon snack. With their vibrant appearance and delicious flavor, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this recipe allows for customization with colors and fillings, making each batch uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peach preserves
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
- Cinnamon sugar mixture (for coating)
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and almond extracts; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill dough covered in plastic wrap for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape small portions of dough around a teaspoon of peach preserves into balls.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottoms.
- Cool slightly before rolling in cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg