Best Italian Peach Summer Cookies | Light, Fruity & Festive

Italian Peach Summer Cookies are the perfect light, fruity treat for summer cookouts. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping them crispy and full of fresh peach flavor. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Cod That Will Wow Your Taste Buds and Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup.

What You'll Need for Best Italian Peach Summer Cookies | Light, Fruity & Festive

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced fresh peaches
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
• Optional: Fresh peach slices for garnish

How to Make Best Italian Peach Summer Cookies | Light, Fruity & Festive

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
4. Step 4: Fold in diced peaches. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storing & Reheating Best Italian Peach Summer Cookies | Light, Fruity & Festive

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Make-ahead tip: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bake as directed.

Freezing Best Italian Peach Summer Cookies | Light, Fruity & Festive

Freeze baked cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until warmed through. Be careful not to overheat as this can make cookies soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: Substitute diced peaches with diced apples or berries for a different flavor twist.
• Make-ahead: Baked cookies can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If cookies are browning too quickly, tent the baking sheet with aluminum foil and continue baking.

Best Italian Peach Summer Cookies | Light, Fruity & Festive

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

24 cookies

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Diet

Gluten-Free (optional)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced fresh peaches

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Fresh peach slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
4. Step 4: Fold in diced peaches. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: Substitute diced peaches with diced apples or berries for a different flavor twist.
• Make-ahead: Baked cookies can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If cookies are browning too quickly, tent the baking sheet with aluminum foil and continue baking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Freezer: Freeze baked cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until warmed through. Be careful not to overheat as this can make cookies soggy.
• Make ahead: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 90
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 60mg
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Italian Peach Summer Cookies | Light, Fruity & Festive and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!