Go Back
–+ servings
Italian Peach Cookies

Heavenly Italian Peach Cookies You Can't Resist

Delight in these Italian Peach Cookies, a soft, buttery treat filled with peach preserves, perfect for any occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
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: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter can substitute with margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can use coconut sugar for lower glycemic index
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract omit for more vanilla flavor
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup peach preserves substitute with cooked fresh peaches
For Coating and Decor
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • a few drops yellow food coloring optional for appearance

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs, followed by vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  4. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
  5. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls, making an indentation for the peach preserves.
  6. Fill each indentation with peach preserves and reshape the balls.
  7. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon for coating, then roll each cookie in the mixture.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and soft in the centers.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and monitor baking to avoid overbaking.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!