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Peach Shortcake Cookies

Peach Shortcake Cookies

Buttery shortcake-style cookies dotted with juicy peaches and finished with a bright lemon glaze. Soft, tender, and summer-sweet in every bite.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes
Servings: 18

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream cold
  • 1.25 cup ripe peaches, finely diced peeled if you like
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for tossing peaches
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for tossing peaches
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar for tossing peaches
  • 2 tbsp turbinado sugar for sprinkling
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 tsp lemon juice for glaze
  • 1.5 tsp milk for glaze, as needed

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • Toss diced peaches with lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1 tbsp sugar. Blot excess moisture with a paper towel.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in vanilla. Stream in cold heavy cream and mix until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Add dry ingredients to the bowl. Mix on low just until a soft dough forms.
  • Fold in peaches gently. Chill dough 10–15 minutes to firm up for easier scooping.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges set and lightly golden. Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  • Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and just enough milk for a thick drizzle. Glaze cooled cookies.

Notes

Variation: Swap half the peaches for diced strawberries for a mixed-berry shortcake vibe. Storage: Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days. For best texture, glaze just before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Peach Shortcake Cookies flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.