Description
These Soft Peach Cobbler Cookies are an easy and gooey treat that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with fresh, canned, or frozen peaches. With a tender, buttery texture and a hint of spice, these cookies evoke the comforting taste of a classic peach cobbler in a portable cookie form, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup peaches, diced (fresh, canned, or frozen, drained if very juicy)
Topping
- Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: 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 mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes. This step incorporates air to create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to fully incorporate them. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
- Fold in Peaches: Gently fold the diced peaches into the dough with a spatula, making sure not to crush them. If using canned or frozen peaches, pat them dry to remove excess moisture to avoid soggy dough.
- Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle a generous pinch of cinnamon sugar atop each cookie dough ball to add a sweet, spiced crust once baked.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft and gooey.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If peaches are very juicy, pat them dry with paper towels before folding into the dough to prevent excess moisture and sogginess.
- For more intense peach flavor, use fresh ripe peaches during peak season.
- You can substitute cinnamon sugar topping with coarse sugar or leave plain if preferred.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peach Cobbler Cookies, Soft Cookies, Peach Desserts, Cinnamon Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipes, Summer Cookies, Fruity Cookies, Gooey Cookies
