Description
Italian Peach Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These soft, cake-like cookies are filled with sweet peach preserves and a hint of almond flavor, then dusted with powdered sugar for a perfect finish. Ideal for family gatherings or afternoon snacks, these cookies evoke cherished memories of sunny days spent with loved ones. Get ready to indulge in this nostalgic Italian classic!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup fresh peaches, finely chopped
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in almond extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chopped peaches gently.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg