Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup apricot jam
1/3 cup ground pecans
2 teaspoons rum
1/4 cup water
1 cup white sugar
2 drops red food coloring
4 drops yellow food coloring
Austrian Peach Cookies II are a delicious pastry-like snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. The cookie has a unique texture that integrates the sweetness of apricots and chocolate chips to perfection. The recipe also includes pecans and a glaze made with colorful food coloring, providing a peach-like hue to give it a unique look. These cookies are perfect for festive occasions such as birthdays and weddings. They're a great way to impress your guests with unique-tasting treats that taste heavenly. With their easy recipe, you can bake them yourself and enjoy these sweet and tasty cookies in the comfort of your own home.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until it's light and fluffy.
2.Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mix until they are well combined.
3.In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
4.Gradually add flour and baking powder mixture into the butter mixture until it forms a dough.
5.Cover and leave in the refrigerator for an hour to chill.
6.Preheat the oven at 350°F (175°C).
7.Roll out the dough and cut using a floured 2-inch (5 cm) round cookie cutter.
8.Place half of the cookies on a parchment-lined baking tray, top them with apricot jam and sprinkle chopped nuts on top
9.Add chocolate chips over the jam
10.Sandwich with remaining cookies to form the top half.
11.Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
12.Make glaze by mixing together chopped peaches and water. Then add food coloring to the glaze mixture for a peach-like hue.
13.Drizzle glaze over the cookies and allow them to cool completely before serving.

PROS

Austrian Peach Cookies II are perfect for dessert and tea-time snacks.
The cookie has an excellent texture that is crisp on the outside but soft in the middle, with a delicious blend of sweetness from apricot jam and chocolate chips.

The cookies are easy to make, and their unique look makes them the perfect addition to your dessert platter.

CONS

The cookies are high in sugar, and it’s important to consume them in moderation.
These cookies are not gluten-free and contain calories that don’t provide much nutritional value.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apricots, which are used in the recipe, have many health benefits. They contain antioxidants and fiber that promote gut and heart health. The cookies are also high in sugar, which isn’t the healthiest option but can provide a quick energy boost.

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