Description
Beautifully decorated cookies that look like peaches, filled with a sweet peach buttercream and coated in sparkling sugar. A stunning and delicious dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 cup for coating)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk, divided
- Red and yellow food coloring
- Fresh mint or basil leaves (optional)
For the Peach Buttercream:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons peach preserves
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with ½ cup of milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake:
- Scoop 1 teaspoon of dough, roll into a ball, and place on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then hollow out the underside of each cookie using a small knife or spoon.
- Make the Buttercream:
- Beat butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in peach preserves and beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Fill each hollowed cookie with buttercream and sandwich two cookies together.
- Decorate:
- Divide the remaining ¼ cup of milk into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one and yellow to the other.
- Dip one side of the cookie sandwich in yellow and the other in red milk. Roll in sugar to coat.
- Insert a mint or basil leaf at the seam for decoration.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Let the cookies set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough briefly if it’s too soft to handle.
- Use fresh mint or basil for a realistic and aromatic touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian