Indulge in the sweet and fruity flavors of these Austrian peach cookies that are perfect for any occasion. The tender peach filling enclosed in a buttery cookie crust will surely impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup peach preserves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out rounds using a cookie cutter.
- Place half of the rounds on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon a small amount of peach preserves onto each round, then top with another round of dough.
- Press the edges together with a fork to seal the cookies.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy these delicious Austrian peach cookies as a sweet treat!
Interesting Facts
Peach cookies are a popular Austrian dessert enjoyed during the summer months.
These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
You can customize the filling by using your favorite fruit preserves.