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
Scale
- 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
- Peel and dice peaches into 1/2 inch pieces, toss with lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon; set aside.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla extract to butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the peach mixture evenly into the dough.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing mounds apart.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers set.
- 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