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Peach Cookies

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Peach Cookies are a delightful and visually stunning treat, perfect for any occasion. These cookies resemble real peaches, with a soft, cake-like texture and a sweet, peach-flavored filling. Often coated in a sugar glaze and colored to mimic the natural hues of peaches, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you’re making them for a special event, holiday gathering, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies will impress with their fruity aroma and delicate flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup peach jam or preserves
  • ¼ cup finely crushed cookies or cake crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons peach liqueur (or peach juice for a non-alcoholic version)

For Decoration:

  • ½ cup peach liqueur (or peach juice)
  • Red and yellow food coloring
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Ingredient Highlights

  • Peach Jam: Provides natural sweetness and enhances the fruity flavor.
  • Peach Liqueur: Adds depth to the peach flavor, but peach juice can be used as a non-alcoholic substitute.
  • Butter: Creates a tender cookie texture.
  • Food Coloring: A mix of red and yellow is used to achieve the realistic peach appearance.

Instructions

Prepare the Cookie Dough:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
  5. Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Roll small pieces of dough (about 1 inch in diameter) into smooth balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden. The cookies should remain soft inside.
  8. Cool the Cookies: Let them cool completely on a wire rack before assembling.

Assemble the Peach Cookies:

  1. Hollow Out the Cookies: Using a small knife or teaspoon, carefully carve a shallow hole in the bottom of each cookie to create space for the filling.
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix the peach jam, cookie crumbs, and peach liqueur until well combined.
  3. Fill the Cookies: Spoon a small amount of filling into one hollowed-out cookie and sandwich it with another, pressing gently to seal.

Decorate the Peach Cookies:

  1. Color the Cookies: In two small bowls, mix peach liqueur (or juice) with red and yellow food coloring separately.
  2. Dip the Cookies: Lightly dip each cookie into the yellow mixture first, then add red coloring to create a natural peach-like gradient.
  3. Roll in Sugar: Immediately roll the cookies in granulated sugar for a sparkling, peach-like effect.
  4. Garnish: Optionally, add a fresh mint leaf to resemble a peach stem.

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