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Your New Favorite Cookie Is Here (Seriously)
You know when you want peach cobbler, but you don’t want to make a whole giant pan of it? Yeah, me too. It’s one of my favorite desserts, but sometimes it just feels like too much work.
That’s where these cookies come in. They have all the good parts of a peach cobbler—the sweet fruit, the buttery crumble, the soft base—but you can eat one with your hands. I’m going to show you exactly how to make them, and I promise it’s easier than you think.
You’ll get a perfect little cookie that tastes like summer, and you won’t even have to get out a giant baking dish.
What You’ll Need
I’ve broken down the ingredients into three parts to keep things simple. It looks like a lot, but most of it is probably already in your pantry. No weird, hard-to-find stuff here.
First up, the cookie base. This is the soft, buttery foundation for everything else.
| Cookie Dough Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 ½ cups |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Unsalted butter (softened) | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | ¾ cup |
| Light brown sugar (packed) | ½ cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 2 tsp |
Next is the star of the show: the peach filling.
| Peach Filling Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Diced peaches (fresh or frozen) | 1 ½ cups |
| Cornstarch | 1 tbsp |
| Granulated sugar | 2 tbsp |
| Lemon juice | 1 tsp |
And finally, the crunchy, buttery topping that makes it a cobbler.
| Crumble Topping Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | ½ cup |
| Light brown sugar (packed) | ⅓ cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Cold unsalted butter (cubed) | 4 tbsp |
The Tools for the Job
You don’t need any fancy gadgets. Just the basics will do.
- Three medium mixing bowls
- An electric mixer (or a whisk and some elbow grease)
- A rubber spatula
- A small saucepan
- A baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- A tablespoon or cookie scoop
How to Make Peach Cobbler Cookies
Alright, let’s get down to it. Just follow these steps and you’ll be in good shape.
Step 1: First, let’s make the peach filling. Put the diced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in that small saucepan.
Step 2: Cook it over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. You’ll need to stir it pretty often so it doesn’t stick. You want it to get thick, almost like a jam.
Step 3: Once it’s thick, take it off the heat and let it cool down completely. (You can even stick it in the fridge to speed things up).
Step 4: Now for the crumble. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together.
Step 5: Add the cold, cubed butter. Use your fingers to smush the butter into the dry stuff until it looks like wet sand with some little clumps. Then, pop that bowl in the fridge to keep it cold.
Step 6: Time for the cookie dough. In another bowl, whisk your flour, baking soda, and salt together.
Step 7: In a bigger bowl, beat the softened butter and both sugars with your mixer until it looks light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 8: Add the egg and vanilla and mix again until it’s just combined. Don’t go crazy here.
Step 9: Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until you can’t see any more dry flour. Now you have cookie dough. Cover the bowl and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. (This part is important, it keeps the cookies from spreading too much).
Step 10: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 11: Take your chilled dough and roll it into balls, about 1 ½ inches wide. Place them on the baking sheet a couple of inches apart.
Step 12: Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to press a little indent into the center of each dough ball.
Step 13: Spoon about a teaspoon of your cooled peach filling into each indent.
Step 14: Sprinkle a good amount of the cold crumble mixture over the top of each cookie.
Step 15: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
Pro Tips from My Kitchen
After making a few hundred of these, I’ve learned some things. Here are my top tips.
- Don’t Skip the Chill Time. I know, I know, you want cookies now. But chilling the dough and the crumble is a game-changer. It keeps the butter cold, which means your cookies will be thick and chewy instead of flat, sad puddles.
- Dice Your Peaches Small. You want little pieces of peach, not huge chunks. Smaller pieces mix better into the filling and make sure you get some peach in every single bite. About a ¼-inch dice is perfect.
- Cool The Filling Completely. If you put warm filling onto your cookie dough, it will start to melt the butter in the dough before it even hits the oven. This leads to greasy cookies. Be patient and let that filling cool all the way down.
Substitutions and Fun Variations
Want to mix things up? Go for it.
- Different Fruit: This works great with diced apples, berries, or even cherries. Just adjust the sugar based on how sweet your fruit is.
- Add Some Spice: A little bit of nutmeg or cardamom in the crumble topping is amazing.
- Go Gluten-Free: You can swap the all-purpose flour for a good 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour. I’ve had good luck with the Bob’s Red Mill brand.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
Life gets busy, I get it. You can make the cookie dough, filling, and crumble up to 2 days ahead of time. Just keep them in separate airtight containers in the fridge. When you’re ready to bake, just assemble and go.
For leftovers, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They probably won’t last that long, though.
A Few More Helpful Tidbits
Let’s talk about the small stuff that can make a big difference.
- Nutritional Stuff: Look, these are cookies. They have butter and sugar. They’re a treat. A single cookie is going to be around 180-220 calories. It’s not health food, but it is good for the soul.
- Making it Quicker: While the dough is chilling, make your filling and crumble. By the time the dough is ready, your other parts will be cooled and ready to go. This little bit of planning cuts down the total time a lot.
- What to Serve it With: These are amazing with a cup of coffee or tea. Or, if you want to get really wild, serve one slightly warm with a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. You won’t regret it.
Your Questions, Answered
Q1. Can I use canned peaches?
Ans: Yep, you totally can. Just make sure to drain them really, really well and pat them dry before dicing them up.
Q2. My filling was too runny. What did I do wrong?
Ans: You probably just needed to cook it a little longer. Keep it on the heat until it’s noticeably thick, like pie filling. The cornstarch needs that heat to work its magic.
Q3. Why did my cookies spread out so much?
Ans: Almost always, this is because the dough got too warm. Chilling it for at least 30 minutes is key to keeping them from spreading into thin crisps.
Wrapping Up
There you have it. A simple, honestly delicious cookie that gives you all the comfort of a peach cobbler without any of the fuss. They look impressive, but you and I know the secret is just a few simple steps.
Now it’s your turn. Go give these a try. And when you do, come back and leave a comment. I’d love to hear how they turned out for you