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