Description
These Peach Cobbler Cookies combine the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh peaches with warm cinnamon-spiced cookie dough for a delightful twist on classic cobbler. Soft and tender with a slightly golden edge, these cookies are perfect for a summery treat or anytime snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional but magical)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–1½ cups fresh diced peaches (peeled if preferred)
Optional Topping
- Cinnamon-sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and optional ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can result in tough cookies.
- Fold in Peaches: Gently fold fresh diced peaches into the dough, being careful not to overmix to keep the peaches intact and distribute them evenly throughout the cookies.
- Shape Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Add Topping: Optionally, sprinkle the tops of the cookie dough balls with cinnamon-sugar for an extra layer of sweetness and a hint of spice.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the cookie edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, enabling them to firm up and making them easier to handle.
Notes
- Using fresh peaches adds natural sweetness and moisture; peel if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding peaches to avoid breaking them down and making the dough too wet.
- Cinnamon is optional but enhances the flavor, pairing beautifully with peaches.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow residual heat to finish cooking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
