Italian Peach Cookies
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Italian Peach Cookies
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Italian Pastry Cream and pastry makes these Italian Peach Cookies, unique and delicious. The perfect way to celebrate Summer or a special occasion.
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Ingredients
FOR COOKIE DOUGH
- 1¾ cups + 1½ tablespoons all purpose flour (at least 11% protein)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt*
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- zest lemon
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons milk (room temperature) 2% or whole milk
*If you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon salt.
For room temperature ingredients remove from the fridge 45-60 minutes before using.
EXTRAS
- ½ cup Alchermes liqueur (more or less)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (more or less)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Italian Pastry Cream before you make the cookies, because the cream needs to be refrigerated for approximately 2-3 hours.
- For the pastry cream you can use either an Italian Vanilla Pastry Cream or this Italian Lemon Pastry Cream.
FOR COOKIE DOUGH
- In a large mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, zest, vanilla and egg start to beat on medium speed with an electric mixer or stand mixer using the flat beater, add a tablespoon of milk one at a time until it forms a soft dough, dough should be slightly sticky. Finish mixing with a wooden spoon if needed.
- With floured hands roll the dough into 16 balls (try to make them all the same size), you could use a small cookie scoop for picking up the dough then rolling in your floured hands. Place on prepared baking sheets, about one inch apart. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- Let the cookies cool enough to be held, then with a small sharp knife remove the middle of the cookie (make a small well / hole). Leave the cookies to cool completely, then fill each hole with the pastry cream. Place two cookies together to form a circle.
- In one bowl place some Alchermes Liqueur or substitute and another small bowl add the granulated sugar. First dip the cookie in the liqueur (don't let them sit or they will fall apart), place on a wire rack for 30 seconds (if you don't let them sit then the sugar will just all clump together on the cookie) then roll them in the sugar. Refrigerate for approximately 30-60 minutes, decorate with a mint leaf before serving. Enjoy!
Any extra Pastry Cream can be used to fill just about anything, can keep in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days.
Notes
- Any extra Pastry Cream can be used to fill just about anything, can keep in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days.
- Any extra Pastry Cream can be used to fill just about anything, can keep in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days.
- Sometimes spelt alkermes, it is a bright red liqueur that is a little syrupy. It tends to have a floral aroma with a sweet, spicy flavour. It comes from Tuscany which is also where these Peach Cookies originated.
- It can be difficult to find Alchermes outside of Italy so a substitute of Red Campari or Peach Liqueur or Peach schnapps with some red food colouring. Or maybe you have something else in mind?
- The filled cookies should be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated, they will keep for 1-2 days in the fridge. Leave at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
- The unfilled cookies can be kept at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container. Refrigerated they will keep for 5-6 days.
- It is best to freeze the cookies unfilled. Place them in a freezer bag or container. They will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer. Let thaw then fill.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
66mg
(2%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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