Peach cookies

Directions

Step 1

Line couple of baking trays with parchment paper and set-aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat sugar and butter on medium speed for about 2 to 3 minutes or until fluffy.

Step 3

Gradually add eggs and vanilla extract

Step 4

continue to beat on medium speed for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

In a different bowl combine flour and baking powder and mix until mixed well.

Step 6

Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture

Step 7

beat to just combine.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).

Step 9

Spoon 1 Tablespoon of cookie dough

Step 10

roll into balls and place on cookie sheet about 1-2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough ensuring balls are all the same size.

Step 11

Bake on middle rack just until starting to turn color (you do not want them to turn golden), 11-12 minutes.

Step 12

Remove baking sheet from the oven and immediately remove cookies from baking sheet and transfer to wire rack. (to stop the baking)

Step 13

While cookies still warm begin carving out. Using a sharp paring knife, starting in center of cookie, carve small holes (about the size of a quarter, making sure you do not carve the holes too deep). Place hollowed out crumbs into a bowl for use in your Dulche de Leche filling. Set cookies aside and cool completely prior to filling.

Step 14

Dulche de Leche filling:

Step 15

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat cream cheese and Dulche de Leche (cooked condensed milk) on medium speed for about 3 to 4 minutes or until mixed well.

Step 16

Add rum and cocoa powder, mix just until combined.

Step 17

Using food processor or with your hands crumble saved cookie crumbs to fine crumbs.

Step 18

Add 1 ½ cups crumbs into filling and mix well.

Step 19

Assemble the cookies:

Step 20

Pour 1 cup of milk into a small (deep bowl)

Step 21

add the food colorings to make Yellow/Orange color. Pour 1 cup milk into another small (deep) bowl

Step 22

add the food colorings to make Dark Orange/Red color. Add enough food coloring to achieve a bright yellow and a bright red colors. Place sugar into third small (deep bowl).

Step 23

Transfer the filling to a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip. Pipe a small dollop of the filling into each hollowed cookie. Join two halves to form “Peach” shape cookie. Run your clean finger around filling to remove any excess when sandwiched together. Repeat until all cookies are filled and formed.

Step 24

Dip half of joined cookie in yellow/orange food coloring. Dip the other half of cookie in dark orange/red food coloring making sure it meets and covers the yellow half just a tad. Make sure to dab off any excess coloring

Step 25

roll cookie in sugar. Place cookie onto baking sheet lined with foil.

Step 26

Decorate with a fresh sprig of mint and serve with your favorite tea.

Step 27

Enjoy!!!