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Italian Peach Cookies

Delicious cookies filled with peach preserves and topped with a sweet glaze.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
Filling
  • 1 cup peach preserves
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
  4. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
Shape and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
  3. Place half of the shapes on a baking sheet and add a spoonful of peach preserves to the center.
  4. Top with the remaining shapes and seal the edges.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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