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Italian Peach Summer Cookies

Delight in Italian Peach Summer Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Italian Peach Summer Cookies are a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of summer, made with ripe peaches and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter swap with vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar can be reduced for a lighter option
  • 1 large Egg use a flaxseed egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cups Fresh Peaches thawed frozen peaches can be substituted
Optional Topping
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar for dusting before serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until combined and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of diced fresh peaches.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and dusting with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

These cookies can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.

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