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Peach Cobbler Cookies

Peach Cobbler Cookies are soft cinnamon cookies filled with homemade peach filling.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Filling

  • 4 large ripe peaches diced (about 4 cups / 701 g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 53 g
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed (69 g)
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cookies

  • 1 cup salted butter softened (226 g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 210 g
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed (110 g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 390 g
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

For Rolling the Dough

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 105 g
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

For the Crumble

  • 1/4 cup salted butter melted (57 g)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed (73 g)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 73 g
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Optional Glaze

  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar 38 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

Make the Peach Filling

  • Add diced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook for about 6 minutes until bubbly and softened.
  • Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the peach mixture.
  • Cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Transfer to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator until completely cooled.

Make the Cookie Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
  • Add granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix for about 1 minute until fluffy.
  • Mix in vanilla extract and eggs until combined.
  • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Mix until a dough forms.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes.

Scoop and Chill

  • Scoop dough into balls about 55 grams each.
  • Place in an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 48 hours.

Make the Crumble

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Melt butter in a bowl and stir in brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  • Spread crumble onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool and break into small pieces.

Bake the Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  • Roll dough balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Place about six cookies per sheet.
  • Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  • Use a round cutter to gently shape the cookies while warm.
  • Press an indent in the center of each cookie with the back of a spoon.

Optional Glaze

  • Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and milk until smooth.
  • Adjust thickness with additional milk if needed.

Assemble the Cookies

  • Spoon peach filling into the center of each cooled cookie.
  • Sprinkle crumble topping over the peaches.
  • Drizzle with glaze if desired.

Notes

You can prepare the peach filling and crumble a day or two in advance to save time when baking. Assemble the cookies just before serving for the best texture.