Italian Peach Cookies (Pesche Dolci)

These beautiful Italian peach cookies are soft, delicate sandwich cookies filled with cream and dipped in a sweet syrup, then coated in sugar for a realistic peach appearance. A classic festive treat that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup pastry cream or custard
1/2 cup peach or apricot jam
1/4 cup milk (for dipping)
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish

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