Description
A delightful treat filled with creamy goodness, these Italian Peach Cookies capture the essence of summer with their peach-like flavor and vibrant look.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Peach-colored liqueur for dipping (like peach schnapps)
- Sugar for rolling
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Cream the softened butter with the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, adding the milk alternately until smooth.
- Drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare your peach-colored liqueur and sugar for rolling in two separate bowls.
- Dip each cooled cookie in the liqueur, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in sugar to coat.
- Assemble the cookies in pairs, placing a creamy filling between them.
- Garnish with a fresh mint leaf and serve.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, consider using a peach-flavored syrup or juice instead of liqueur.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg