Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (170g) peach preserves
- 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5ml) peach extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions:
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the flour, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in the heavy cream to bind the dough into a smooth, cohesive ball.
- Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm the butter.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into small, 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes; the cookies should remain pale and matte, not browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then immediately roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Warm the peach preserves with lemon juice and peach extract, then use the mixture to assemble the peach center sandwiches.