Croatian Peach Cookies
Delightful Croatian Peach Cookies filled with apricot jam and dusted with powdered sugar, bringing a touch of nostalgia and sweetness to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Croatian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- Food coloring (optional, for the peach color)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Introduce the eggs one at a time, mixing well before adding the next.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly.
- Add a dollop of apricot jam in the center of each dough ball.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on the bottoms.
- Cool completely and optionally add food coloring for a peach hue.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Use parchment paper on baking sheets to avoid sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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