Description
Peach Pie Cookies blend the sweet, juicy flavor of peach pie with a soft inside and slightly crispy outside cookie, perfect for a delightful treat anytime.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Peel and dice peaches into 1/2 inch pieces; toss with lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon, then set aside.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until fully combined. -
Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; chill dough for 30 minutes.
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Roll half the dough to 1/8 inch thickness; cut out 3-inch round bases and place on parchment-lined sheet.
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Spoon peach filling onto each base; use remaining dough to cut thin strips and form lattice tops.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13–16 minutes until edges are golden and filling is bubbling.
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Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option.
- Substitute vegan or non-dairy butter for dairy-free variation.
- Replace egg with 1/4 cup applesauce or flax egg for egg-free/vegan version.
- Use canned peaches if fresh are unavailable; drain well and reduce moisture.
- Add nutmeg, almond extract, or chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: peach pie cookies, peach cookies, soft cookies, fruit cookies, summer desserts