Description
The perfect fusion of classic Southern peach cobbler and chewy homemade cookies, these treats are bursting with juicy peaches, warm spices, and a buttery cookie base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced fresh or canned peaches (drained and patted dry)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (for peaches)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (for peaches)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For streusel: 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dice peaches into 1/4 inch cubes. Toss with 1 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and optional cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced peaches using a spatula. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, combine all streusel ingredients and mix with fingers until crumbly.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies apart. Top each with streusel.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best texture, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Optional: Drizzle with cream cheese glaze for added richness. Store in airtight container or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: peach cobbler cookies, southern dessert, peach cookies, summer cookies, fruit cookies