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These Italian peach cookies don’t require a trip to Italy! You can make these adorable and delicious treats without Alchermes liqueur or advanced baking skills.
Could any treat be prettier than these peach cookies? But the thing is, they’re not only about looks.
Take a bite and you’ll get the crunch of sugar, a soft crumb, and a burst of luscious peach jam inside.
You won’t believe how effortlessly they come together, and honestly, they’re fun to make from start to finish!
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These peach shaped cookies are filled with peach jam. And speaking of which, have you ever tried peach jalapeño jam? It’s hot, sweet, and something you have to taste for yourself instead of just hearing me describe it.
But if you’re still in the mood to bake, our peach cupcakes are the next best thing to try!
Why You’ll Love This Italian Peach Cookies Recipe
- These peach shaped cookies are absolutely adorable, perfect for parties and gift boxes!
- These peach filled cookies might be pretty to look at, but they’re even better to eat.
- These peach sandwich cookies are easily customizable with your choice of filling!
Ingredients
Eggs – Make sure they’re at room temperature for easier incorporation with the other ingredients.
Granulated sugar – To sweeten the dough. We’ll also roll these Italian peach cookies in sugar to give them a peach fuzz finish!
Unsalted butter – For richness and structure.
Vanilla extract – To enhance the flavor of the peach sandwich cookies.
All-purpose flour – Weigh or use the spoon and level method to get the correct flour measurement. Too much flour will make the cookies dry!
Baking powder – For perfectly puffy peach shaped cookies.
Salt – To balance the sweetness of the peach Italian cookies.
Milk – For moisture. We’ll also tint milk with red food coloring to color the cookies.
Peach jam – We’ll keep this peschi dolci recipe simple by using peach jam as the filling.
Red food coloring gel – Feel free to play around with colors until you find the perfect shade for your peach cookies!
Mint leaves – For the green leaves.
Ingredient Substitutions For Peach Shaped Cookies
Peach buttercream
Rather than just using peach jam on its own, why not blend it into a rich buttercream made from unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a touch of salt?
Alchermes or Campari
We used milk mixed with food dye in this recipe for Italian peach cookies, but for a more authentic touch, dip the cookies in Alchermes! This Italian liqueur adds more flavor and also gives the cookies a lovely pink hue.
Can’t find Alchermes? Substitute it with Campari!
Basil leaves
You can insert basil leaves between your peach filled cookies to resemble peach stems and leaves if mint leaves are unavailable.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Add a Peach Pit
Place a whole almond in the center of each cookie sandwich to simulate a peach pit!
Refrigerate Before Serving
For the best texture, refrigerate your Italian Peach Cookies for at least 12 hours before serving.
Storage Tips
You can store your peach cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Peach Cookies Recipe FAQs
What is the Italian dessert that looks like a peach?
Pesche dolci, which translates to “sweet peaches,” are Italian cookies decorated to look like actual peaches.
What can I use instead of Alchermes in this recipe for Italian peach cookies?
We dipped this Italian peach dessert in colored milk to make it more kid-friendly, though traditionally the cookies are dipped in Alchermes liqueur. If that’s hard to find, peach schnapps works beautifully.
What can I fill peach cookies with?
Besides peach jam, you can also fill your peach sandwich cookies with Italian pastry cream, whipped ricotta cheese, or simulate a peach pit with Nutella mixed with cookie crumbs and crushed walnuts!
Can I make Italian peach cookies ahead of time?
Absolutely. Make these peach jam cookies over the course of 3 days! Bake them on day 1, assemble them on day 2, and serve them on day 3.
Can you freeze these peach Italian cookies?
Yes, these peach cookies freeze well. After carving out the centers, place them in a single layer in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw completely before assembling.
More Delicious Peach Dessert Recipes
- Air Fryer Peaches
- Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
- Strawberry Peach Cobbler
- Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls
- Peach Mango Pie
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Italian Peach Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Peach jam for filling
- Red food coloring gel
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line your baking tray with parchment paper.
- Beat the eggs and sugar for 10 minutes, then whisk in the melted butter and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and stir them into the wet ingredients.
- Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop out portions of dough and shape them into small balls.
- Arrange the cookie dough balls on the baking tray, making sure there’s room between them.
- Bake the Italian peach cookies for 12 minutes.
- While the cookies are still warm, use a knife to gently hollow out their centers.
- Fill the cookie centers with peach jam. Press one cookie on top of another to make a sandwich. Repeat with the rest of the cookies.
- To make these cookie sandwiches look more like peaches, dip them in the remaining milk mixed with red food coloring. Let them drain on a wire rack, then roll them in sugar.
- Finally, decorate the peach cookies with mint leaves.
Notes
- Place a whole almond in the center of each cookie sandwich to simulate a peach pit!
- For the best texture, refrigerate your Italian Peach Cookies for at least 12 hours before serving.
- You can store your peach cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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