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Italian Peach Cookies That Will Delight Your Taste Buds

Italian Peach Cookies
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Delicious Italian peach cookies filled with sweet peach preserves and shaped like peaches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup peach preserves
  • Red and yellow food coloring
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Make an indentation in the center of each ball and fill it with peach preserves.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
  9. Once cooled, use food coloring to paint the cookies to resemble peaches.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For a more authentic flavor, use homemade peach preserves.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Feel free to experiment with different fruit preserves.

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