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Peach Bellini sugar cookies topped with peach champagne frosting and sparkling sugar on a marble board with fresh peach slices.
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Peach Bellini Sugar Cookies with Peach Champagne Frosting

Soft, thick peach sugar cookies flavored with peach extract and topped with a silky peach champagne frosting inspired by the classic Bellini cocktail. These bakery-style cookies stay soft and tender while delivering bright peach flavor and a lightly sparkling finish.
Course Baking, Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American, Bakery-Style
Keyword bellini dessert cookies, frosted peach sugar cookies, peach bellini cookies, peach bellini sugar cookies, peach champagne cookies, peach cocktail cookies, peach cookies bakery style, peach crumbl style cookies, peach extract sugar cookies, peach frosting cookies, peach prosecco cookies, peach sugar cookies with frosting, peach wedding shower cookies, soft peach sugar cookies, summer peach cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 12 large cookies
Calories 410kcal
Cost $10 for entire recipe

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

Peach Bellini Sugar Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/8 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1¾ teaspoons peach extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • optional peach or pink food coloring

Peach Bellini Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2¼ cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon peach extract
  • 1 tablespoon champagne or prosecco
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
  • pinch salt

Instructions

Make the Peach Sugar Cookies

  • Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add egg, egg yolk, peach extract, almond extract, vanilla extract, and optional food coloring. Mix until smooth.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  • Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop large dough balls (about 3 tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.

Make Peach Bellini Frosting

  • Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until combined.
  • Add peach extract, champagne, lemon juice, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Adjust consistency if needed by adding a small amount of powdered sugar or champagne.

Frost the Cookies

  • Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookies.
  • Optional: sprinkle with sanding sugar or edible glitter for a sparkling Bellini finish.

Notes

Use Peach Extract for Stronger Flavor

Peach extract is used instead of peach puree to create a bold peach flavor without adding extra moisture. This helps the cookies stay thick, soft, and bakery-style while preventing spreading. If you prefer a more natural peach taste, you can combine a small amount of peach extract with peach emulsion.

Champagne Adds the Bellini Flavor

Champagne or prosecco in the frosting adds a subtle Peach Bellini flavor. The alcohol cooks off quickly and leaves behind a light sparkling wine taste. For an alcohol-free version, substitute milk, sparkling water, or peach nectar.

Slightly Underbake for Soft Cookies

For the best texture, remove the cookies when the centers still look soft and pale. The cookies will continue to set as they cool, creating a soft bakery-style sugar cookie.

Chill the Dough for Thick Cookies

Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and creates thicker cookies. If your kitchen is warm, chilling for up to 1 hour will improve results even more.

Use High-Quality Peach Extract

High-quality peach extract gives the strongest flavor. Some brands are milder, so you can increase slightly if needed. Avoid adding peach puree to the cookie dough, as it can make the cookies cakey.

Perfect for Spring and Summer Baking

These Peach Bellini sugar cookies are ideal for spring desserts, summer baking, brunch cookies, bridal showers, baby showers, and peach-themed dessert boxes.