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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Italian Peach Cookies Recipe, perfect for any occasion. These charming, peach-shaped cookies feature a soft, buttery dough enveloping a sweet peach preserves filling. With their vibrant colors and fun shape, they are a hit at parties and gatherings, as well as a wonderful treat for afternoon tea or brunch. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that both novice and experienced bakers can create these delicious cookies with minimal effort, turning any moment into a celebration of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 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

  1. Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, vanilla, and almond extracts.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it in your palm, place a teaspoon of peach preserves in the center, fold over the dough, and roll it into a ball.
  6. Place balls on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden.
  7. Cool on baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks.

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