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Italian Peach Cookies

Delightful Italian Peach Cookies: A Sweet Taste of Tradition

These Italian Peach Cookies offer a sweet, buttery dough filled with luscious peach preserves, making them a must-try delight.
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
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Ensure it's softened for ease of mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can be substituted with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature eggs are preferable for consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for better taste.
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract Optional, can be omitted or replaced with additional vanilla.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Cake flour can be used for a lighter cookie.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup peach preserves Fresh peaches can also be used; cook down to a thicker consistency to avoid sogginess.
For the Coating
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar For coating.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For coating.
  • food coloring (yellow, red) Optional but recommended for visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  3. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Divide the dough into small portions, flatten each piece slightly, and place a small spoonful of peach preserves in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and roll it into a ball shape.
  5. Mix granulated sugar with a pinch of ground cinnamon and optional food coloring. Roll each cookie ball in this mixture until evenly coated.
  6. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; this helps them hold their shape and texture.

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