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Italian Peach Cookies

Italian Peach Cookies: Soft, Creamy Summer Delights

Italian Peach Cookies are delightful summer treats with a soft cookie base and creamy filling that resembles peaches.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Well-drained for perfect filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens dough and filling
  • 1/2 cup butter Softened for mixing
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature
  • 1 tbsp gel food coloring Peach-like appearance
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whipped until stiff peaks form
  • 1 tsp flavored extracts Vanilla or almond
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar For sweetening filling
For Decoration
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar For finishing touch after icing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping Bag
  • wire rack
  • Fine sieve

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add in eggs and well-drained ricotta cheese, mixing until fully blended. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Using a small scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll it into small balls. Flatten each ball slightly and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  4. While cookies cool, whip together heavy cream, flavored extracts, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Once cookies are completely cool, cut each cookie in half horizontally. Fill the bottom half with whipped cream filling and place the top half back on.
  6. Mix gel food coloring with a bit of water to create icing. Dip each filled cookie halfway, letting excess drip off, then roll in powdered sugar.
  7. Place finished cookies on a wire rack to allow icing to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze unfilled cookies for up to 3 months.

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