Peach Cookies Recipe

Beautiful peach-shaped sandwich cookies filled with sweet apricot preserves and rolled in colored sugar. These soft vanilla cookies capture the flavor and charm of fresh peaches, making them perfect for special occasions or summer desserts.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 2

Servings: cookies

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Chloe White

Cost: 3

Equipment

Mixing bowls
hand or stand mixer
baking sheets
Parchment paper
melon baller or teaspoon

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tbsp rum or peach liqueur (optional)
1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
red and yellow food coloring

Instructions

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Roll dough into small balls and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
Scoop out a small portion from the flat side of each cookie and mix crumbs with apricot preserves and optional liqueur.
Fill and sandwich cookies in pairs to form peach shapes.
Roll cookies in colored sugar mixture and brush with red coloring for a realistic peach appearance.

Notes

Chill the dough before baking to maintain shape. Handle cookies gently when hollowing and assembling. Let cookies sit overnight for best flavor and color development. Optional liqueur enhances authentic flavor.

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