Description

Italian Peach Summer Cookies are a delightful seasonal treat that combines juicy peaches with a soft, cake-like cookie base, perfect for summer gatherings and sweet cravings.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

Baking powder

Salt

Unsalted butter

Granulated sugar

Large egg

Vanilla extract

Fresh peaches

Powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the diced fresh peaches gently to avoid breaking them up too much.
Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

For a healthier option, substitute granulated sugar with coconut sugar. If peaches are out of season, nectarines or apricots can be used as alternatives.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg

Keywords: Italian Peach Summer Cookies, dessert, summer treats, cookies with peaches, seasonal cookies