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Peach Cookies

Irresistible Peach Cookies: Soft, Creamy, and Flavorful Treats

These Peach Cookies are soft, creamy Ukrainian treats filled with rich flavors, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 large eggs Provide structure and moisture.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Consider brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • 1 stick softened unsalted butter Contributes fat for tenderness.
  • ½ cup sour cream Increases moisture and tanginess.
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Adds richness; omit for lighter cookies.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps the cookies rise.
  • 3-4 cups all-purpose flour Main structure component.
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda Diluted in lemon juice for leavening.
Cream Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Creates a rich cream filling.
  • ½ cup dulce de leche Primary flavor for the filling.
  • ½ cup apricot jam Adds fruity flavor; substitutes allowed.
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Lightens the filling.
Decoration
  • as needed milk For diluting food coloring.
  • as needed red food coloring Adds aesthetic appeal.
  • as needed orange food coloring Complements red for peach appearance.
  • as needed sugar For coating.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • melon baller
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
  2. Gradually stir in softened unsalted butter, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
  3. Add baking soda diluted in lemon juice.
  4. Gradually mix in baking powder and all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll the rested dough into teaspoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden.
  9. Remove cookies from the oven and cool slightly before hollowing out the centers.
  10. Beat together cream cheese and softened butter until creamy.
  11. Mix in dulce de leche and apricot jam.
  12. Gently fold in Cool Whip.
  13. Fill each hollowed cookie and press two halves together.
  14. Chill filled cookies in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  15. Prepare decoration by mixing milk with food coloring.
  16. Dip cookies in colored milk mixture and roll in sugar.
  17. Return decorated cookies to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cooled before hollowing them out.

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