Peaches and Cream Cookies (Printable)
Soft cookies with fresh peaches and white chocolate chips, ready in 32 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/3 cup sour cream
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 cup diced fresh peaches, peeled and patted dry
11 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until flour is incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold white chocolate chips and diced peaches into dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of fresh peach pockets and creamy white chocolate creates the perfect sweet balance that just screams sunshine in every bite.
- These cookies stay soft and chewy for days, making them the ultimate make ahead treat for summer picnics or lazy afternoon snacks.
02 -
- Patting your diced peaches dry with paper towels before adding them prevents your cookies from becoming soggy from excess fruit juice.
- Chilling your dough for 30 minutes before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape and develop even better flavor.
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- If your peaches are super juicy, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the dough to help prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily, creating a smoother dough that bakes more evenly.