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Italian Peach Summer Cookies

Italian Peach Summer Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day

Delight in these Italian Peach Summer Cookies, a celebration of fresh peaches and butteriness, perfect for sharing and enjoying all summer long.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • a pinch Salt Can omit for low-sodium diets.
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with plant-based butter for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can use coconut sugar or sugar substitutes.
  • 1 large Egg Use 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water for vegan option.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla extract will elevate the taste.
  • 1-2 cups Fresh Peaches Frozen and thawed peaches can work as well.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Steps to Make Cookies
  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 the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced peaches until evenly distributed in the dough.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Can freeze unbaked dough for up to 3 months.

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