Pesche Italian Peach Wedding Cookies
Transform your dessert table into an Italian celebration with Pesche Italian Peach Wedding Cookies, an exquisite treat as stunning as it is delicious. These delicate, peach-shaped cookies are made with tender, buttery dough, enhanced by the alluring flavors of peach jam, Nutella, and a hint of peach liqueur. Their signature lifelike appearance comes from a touch of artistry: a combination of red and yellow food coloring creates the perfect peach blush, while a final roll in granulated sugar adds a delightful sparkle and crunch. Finished with a fragrant mint leaf garnish, these cookies are the ultimate show-stopper for weddings, holidays, or any special occasion. Ideal for impressing guests, this traditional Italian recipe is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. Discover the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and elegance with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Peach jam
- 0.25 cup Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
- 1 cup Peach liqueur
- as needed Food coloring (red and yellow)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- for garnish Mint leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet.
Once the cookies are cool enough to handle, use a small paring knife or melon baller to carefully hollow out a small cavity in the center of the flat side of each cookie.
In a small bowl, mix the peach jam and Nutella (or chocolate-hazelnut spread) together. Fill each cookie cavity with a small amount of the filling and press two cookies together to form a ‘peach.’
In two small bowls, mix water with red and yellow food coloring separately. Add a few drops of peach liqueur to each bowl for flavor.
Lightly dip each cookie into the yellow coloring, then into the red coloring to mimic a peach blush. Roll the dipped cookies in granulated sugar to coat them evenly.
Place on a wire rack to dry for 30 minutes.
Garnish each cookie ‘peach’ with a small mint leaf to complete the look before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.7 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.3 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 992 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 1678 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 827.7 g | 301% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 493.5 g | ||
| Protein | 72.5 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
