Description
Italian Peach Summer Cookies are a delightful seasonal treat featuring fresh peaches and a soft, buttery texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter and ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in 1 cup diced fresh peaches.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil.
- If peaches are out of season, you can substitute with nectarines or apricots.
- Granulated sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg