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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Italian Peach Cookies are delightful fruit-filled treats that melt in your mouth, combining soft dough with sweet peach preserves.
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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
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to balance flavors
For the Filling
  • 1 cup peach preserves or cooked fresh peaches
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring optional
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop out dough, roll into balls, and create indentations for filling.
  7. Fill each indentation with peach preserves.
  8. Roll filled cookies in granulated sugar before placing on baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden underneath.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent spreading. For variety, experiment with different fruit preserves.

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