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Italian Peach Cookies Recipe

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These Italian Peach Cookies are delightful treats featuring soft buttery dough filled with sweet peach preserves. After baking to golden perfection, they’re rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture with an optional hint of red food coloring for a festive touch. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a cup of tea, these cookies offer a delicious balance of fruitiness and warm spices.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 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

Filling

  • 1 cup peach preserves

Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Red food coloring (optional)
  • Yellow food coloring (optional, not used in instructions)

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well to combine all wet ingredients.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to form the dough.
  3. Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Chilling makes the dough easier to handle for shaping.
  4. Prepare for baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  5. Form filled dough balls: Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it in your palm. Place a teaspoon of peach preserves in the center, then fold the dough over the filling and roll it into a smooth ball, enclosing the preserves completely.
  6. Bake the cookies: Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  7. Cool the cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Apply cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to the sugar mixture for a decorative effect. Roll the cooled cookies in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are well coated, enhancing their flavor and appearance.

Notes

  • You can omit the almond extract if you prefer a simpler vanilla flavor.
  • Chilling the dough is essential to make shaping easier and to help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
  • Use good quality peach preserves for the best taste and texture in the filling.
  • The optional food colorings add a festive touch but can be left out if you prefer a natural look.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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