Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup peach jam
- 1/4 cup peach flavored liqueur (optional)
- food coloring (yellow and red for coloring)
- granulated sugar (for rolling)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the baking powder and flour, mixing until combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on baking sheets.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball and fill with peach jam.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool and then roll in granulated sugar and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a richer peach flavor, use peach flavored liqueur in the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg