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Soft Peach Cookies

These Soft Peach Cookies are tender, fruity cookies made with fresh peaches and topped with optional peach glaze. Perfect for summer cookie recipes, gourmet cookies, and unique homemade desserts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup finely diced fresh peaches
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Optional Peach Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tbsp peach juice or milk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Toppings
  • Sanding sugar
  • White chocolate drizzle
  • Cinnamon sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  6. Fold diced peaches gently into the wet mixture.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  8. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop or spoon.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  10. Cool completely before glazing if desired.
  11. For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, peach juice or milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Notes

  • Use ripe peaches for best flavor and texture.
  • Pat peaches lightly dry to avoid excess moisture.
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
  • Chill dough briefly if it becomes too sticky.
  • Great addition to summer cookie recipes and gourmet cookies collections.