Description
Italian Peach Summer Cookies are a delightful treat that brings the essence of summer into every bite. With a soft, buttery texture and natural sweetness from fresh peaches, these cookies are perfect for any occasion and a great way to enjoy the season’s bounty.
Ingredients
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 the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced fresh peaches, being careful not to break them up too much.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust them with powdered sugar.
Notes
For a citrusy note, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.
Try adding chopped pecans or almonds for a nutty flavor that pairs well with peaches.
For a spiced version, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To refresh the cookies, warm them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
