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Soft Peach Cookies
Laura

Soft Peach Cookies

Soft and tender cookies loaded with fresh peaches and peach preserves, topped with cinnamon sugar for that classic peach cobbler flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 142

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour 255g
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened, 113g
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
  • ½ cup light brown sugar firmly packed, 100g
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large ripe peaches peeled, pitted, diced into ¼-inch pieces (1-1½ cups)
  • cup peach preserves
  • 3 tablespoons sanding sugar or granulated sugar for topping
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to butter-sugar mixture and mix well until fully incorporated.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in diced peaches and peach preserves until just combined. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
  8. In a small bowl, mix sanding sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle about ⅛ teaspoon over each cookie.
  9. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are just set. Refrigerate remaining dough between batches if baking multiple sheets.
  10. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Choose ripe but firm peaches that hold their shape when diced
  • A cookie scoop makes portioning the soft dough easier and ensures even baking
  • Pat diced peaches dry if they seem very juicy to prevent soggy cookies
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days with waxed paper between layers
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before serving
  • Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream for peach cobbler experience