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Italian Peach Cookies with a Creamy Surprise

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Soft Italian-inspired sandwich cookies filled with a creamy mascarpone center and decorated to look like ripe peaches. These elegant treats are perfect for holidays, parties, and special occasions.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 18 sandwich cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons peach jam
  • 1/2 cup peach juice
  • Red food coloring
  • Yellow food coloring
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk until a smooth, soft dough forms.
  6. Roll small portions of dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops remain pale.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Use a small knife or spoon to gently hollow out the flat side of each cookie half.
  10. To prepare the filling, beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peach jam until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Fill one cookie half with the cream mixture and sandwich it with another cookie half.
  12. In two small bowls, prepare decorating liquids by mixing peach juice with yellow food coloring in one bowl and red food coloring in the other.
  13. Lightly brush or dip each cookie in the yellow mixture, then add touches of red for a peach-like appearance.
  14. Roll the decorated cookies in granulated sugar while slightly damp.
  15. Allow the cookies to rest for 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Notes

  • Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and tender.
  • Mascarpone can be replaced with cream cheese for a tangier filling.
  • Homemade peach jam adds extra fresh flavor.
  • The cookies can be assembled a day ahead for convenience.
  • Store refrigerated because of the creamy filling.
  • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
  • Decorating with food coloring is optional but creates the traditional peach appearance.

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