Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Italian Peach Cookies, a sweet treat that perfectly captures the essence of summer. These vibrant, peach-shaped cookies are made from a soft and buttery dough filled with luscious peach preserves, making them an irresistible dessert choice for any occasion. Their playful appearance and delicious flavor will not only impress your family and friends but also inspire joy with every bite. The recipe is simple enough for bakers of all skill levels to enjoy, allowing you to customize colors and flavors as you wish. Serve these cookies at brunch, as a light dessert after dinner, or package them as thoughtful gifts—no matter how you enjoy them, they are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 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)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; gradually blend into creamed mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough covered in plastic wrap for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it in your palm, place a teaspoon of peach preserves in the center, fold over, and roll into a ball.
- Space balls on prepared baking sheets and bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool briefly on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Roll cooled cookies in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use high-quality peach preserves for the best flavor. Experiment with different fruit preserves like apricot or raspberry for unique variations. Chilling the dough is key to maintaining shape during baking.