Italian Peach Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Summer Delight
Discover the delightful taste of Italian Peach Cookies, a perfect summer treat that brings a taste of Italy to your home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon food coloring (yellow and red)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Form cookies and fill the center with peach preserves.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool and decorate with food coloring to resemble peaches.
Notes
- Let the cookies sit for a day for the flavors to meld.
- Use fresh peaches for the best flavor in preserves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Peach Cookies, Summer Treats, Homemade Cookies