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Delicious Peach Cobbler Cookies with fresh peaches and a golden crust

Peach Cobbler Cookies

Delightful cookies that combine the flavors of classic peach cobbler in a gooey treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Peach Filling
  • 1.5 cups fresh diced peaches
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp lemon juice
  • pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
Cookie Dough
  • 7 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3.5 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 whole large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour see notes below for measuring
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 0.5 cup coarse cane sugar for rolling
  • 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon for rolling
Crumb Topping
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp whole milk to reach desired consistency
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the diced peaches, granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt in a pot. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until juicy and thick, mashing them into a jammy consistency.
  2. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Beat the room temperature butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until everything combines.
  5. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pop the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to make scooping easier.
  7. In a small bowl, combine coarse sugar and cinnamon. Scoop 2 tbsp-sized balls of dough and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Place them on a parchment-lined tray with 1-2 inches between each cookie.
  9. Use the back of a round measuring spoon to make a well in the center of each cookie ball, and fill it with a heaping teaspoon of the peach filling. Chill these in the freezer for 3-4 hours (or overnight for best results!).
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Combine all crumb topping ingredients until you achieve a crumbly texture.
  2. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  3. Press some cinnamon crumbs on top of each cookie and bake for another 12-13 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle more cinnamon crumb on top once out of the oven. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. In the meantime, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.
  6. Spoon a bit more peach filling into the centers, drizzle on that icing, and dig in!

Notes

These cookies are best served warm, right when the glaze is glistening. Pair them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert. Store in an airtight container for about 2-3 days at room temperature or in the fridge. You can freeze the unbaked cookie dough balls for up to a month.