My grandmother nearly burned down her kitchen last August trying to make peach cobbler for my cousin’s wedding shower—the filling bubbled over everywhere while she was distracted by Blue Jays playoff highlights. That’s when I invented these Peach Cobbler Cookies: all the flavors she was going for, but in a perfectly portable, foolproof form that won’t set anything on fire.

 

Peach Cobbler Cookies Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
• 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed (200g)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60ml)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3g)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (3g)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (1g)
• 1 1/2 cups diced fresh peaches (225g)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (15g)
• 1/4 cup turbinado sugar for topping (50g)

Step-by-Step Peach Cobbler Cookies Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Toss diced peaches with cornstarch in small bowl until evenly coated—set aside.
3. Cream softened butter, oil, and brown sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
5. Whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in separate bowl.
6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined—don’t overwork.
7. Fold in cornstarch-coated peaches gently to avoid breaking up the fruit pieces.
8. Drop 2-tablespoon portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
9. Sprinkle each cookie with turbinado sugar for that authentic cobbler crunch.
10. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
11. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Pro Tips & Peach Cobbler Cookies Variations

Fruit prep matters. That gentle tossing sound when you coat the peaches with cornstarch? It’s preventing soggy cookies and keeping those juicy chunks intact where they belong.

Try swapping peaches for diced apples with extra cinnamon, or go wild with a berry medley version. My neighbor swears by adding a handful of chopped pecans, and honestly, she’s onto something there.

Texture secret: Press each cookie down slightly with your fingers before sprinkling the sugar—it helps create those perfect crispy edges that y’all’re gonna absolutely love.

Storage & Food Safety for Peach Cobbler Cookies

Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to one week. The FDA recommends refrigerating baked goods containing fresh fruit after 2 hours at room temperature to prevent spoilage.

If you want them warm again, pop them in a 325°F oven for 3-4 minutes—they’ll smell like fresh peach cobbler all over again. Don’t microwave these beauties; you’ll lose that perfect chewy-crispy contrast.

Nutrition & Serving Ideas

Per cookie (makes 24):

• Calories: 165
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 28g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 16g

Perfect alongside a steaming mug of Tim Hortons coffee for breakfast, or serve them warm with vanilla ice cream for dessert. The oats give them enough heartiness to work as a grab-and-go breakfast treat.

My kids love these packed in their lunch boxes—they hold up beautifully and don’t crumble like regular cookies do.

Peach Cobbler Cookies FAQs

 

Q: Can I use frozen peaches instead of fresh? A: Absolutely! Thaw them completely and pat dry with paper towels first. Toss with an extra tablespoon of cornstarch since frozen fruit releases more moisture.

 

Q: Why do my peach pieces sink to the bottom? A: Your batter might be too thin, or you skipped the cornstarch coating. The cornstarch helps suspend the fruit throughout the cookie while baking.

 

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time? A: Sure can! Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Let it come to room temperature for 15 minutes before scooping and baking.

Boom!

I’ve been perfecting comfort food recipes in my Halifax kitchen for over 18 years, specializing in treats that capture the essence of classic desserts in new, family-friendly forms.