The Best Peach Cobbler Cookies

With a delicious, uplifting flavor these chewy, peach cobbler cookies are a summery treat. Made with a brown sugar cookie base, they’re then topped with cream cheese frosting and caramelized peaches for maximum indulgence. Your favorite summer dessert now in cookie form.

If you love a traditional peach cobbler, these cookies won’t disappoint! A great way to use up fresh peaches from the season, these cookies are packed with bright flavor combined with hints of warm cinnamon and vanilla.

The base of the cookie is soft but chewy and the top can be varied a bit to suit your preferences. Use these peach cobbler cookies for an end-of-summer bash or as a simple treat for family dinners. They’re a tasty way to brighten up any table.

Ingredients

For the Caramelized Peaches: 

• 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar 

For the Dough: 

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 egg 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 

• 1 cup powdered sugar 
• 1/4 cup cream cheese 
• 1/4 cup butter 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• A pinch of salt 

Preparation time: 

• Caramelizing the peaches: 5-6 minutes 
• Preparing the dough: 10-12 minutes 
• Freezing the dough: 5 minutes 
• Baking: 14-15 minutes 
• Cooling the cookies: 20 minutes 
• Preparing the cream cheese frosting: 5 minutes
• Decorating: 5-10 minutes 
• Total approximate time: 1 hour.

Serves: 8 cookies 

Instructions 

Prepare the Caramelized Peaches: 

1. In a skillet, add the 2 cups of peeled and diced peaches along with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. 

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are slightly caramelized but not turned into jam. This will take just a few minutes.

3. Remove from heat and let the peaches cool completely. 

Prepare the Dough: 

4. In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy. 

5. Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the mixture, and beat well for about a minute to combine the ingredients. 

6. Add the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Mix until a uniform dough forms. 

7. Gently fold in the cooled caramelized peaches, reserving some for decoration. Mix carefully to prevent the dough from becoming too moist. 

8. Using a #20 cookie scoop, form dough balls about 2 tablespoons each. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and freeze for 5 minutes. 

Bake: 

9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). 

10.Place the dough balls on a baking sheet, leaving enough space between them to spread during baking. 

11. Bake for 14-15 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.

12.If the cookies spread too much, use a spoon to reshape them into rounds while they’re still hot. 

13.Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. 

Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: 

14.In a bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until well combined.

15.Add the powdered sugar and cinnamon, and beat until smooth and creamy. Set aside. 

Decorate and Serve: 

16.Once the cookies are cool, decorate them with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a spoon. 

17.Top with some of the reserved caramelized peaches for garnish.

Variations and Substitutions

Peaches: Fresh peaches work best for the cookies, but canned peaches can work in a pinch, you’ll want to drain them before using and pat them dry so that they don’t add any extra moisture to the cookies.

Fruits: Though peaches are the base of this recipe you could also make the cookies with nectarines, pears, or other summer fruits.

Dairy-free: You can easily make these cookies dairy-free by substituting the butter and cream cheese with your favorite vegan versions. Know that the texture and taste may be altered slightly.

Frosting flavors: A classic cream cheese frosting is used however you could add a dash of peach juice or orange zest to brighten up the flavor.

Extracts: If you want to change the base of the cobbler cookies, try adding in some different extracts. Almond extract will give a warming taste whereas lavender will bring a floral uplift.

Nuts: Sprinkling some chopped pecans on top of the caramelized peaches adds a tasty bit of crunch to the cookies.

How To Make The Best Peach Cobbler Cookies

You want to caramelize the peaches until they are just browned so that they retain their texture. If you overcook them, they’ll be more like jam which won’t distribute onto the cookies as well.

You’ll get thicker cookies if you take the time to freeze the cookie dough balls for just five minutes. This makes it so that they don’t spread out on the tray as much when baking.

Prepare these peach cobbler cookies weeks before you need them by baking the cookies and freezing them before dressing. Bake them as per the directions and let them cool fully before you store them in the freezer, separated layers of parchment paper. When you need them, let them thaw at room temperature before topping them with the cream cheese frosting and caramelized peaches.

For smaller, bite-sized cookies, use a smaller ice cream scoop when portioning them and adjust the baking time by 10-12 minutes keeping a close eye on them.