Hearty Peach Cookies Recipe

My Peach Cookies are not only adorable to look at but taste incredibly buttery and sweet.

I love how the simple painting technique transforms a basic dough into something that looks like fresh fruit. These treats are sure to stop everyone in their tracks at your next gathering.

What Makes These Peach Cookies So Special

This recipe combines the tenderness of a soft sugar cookie with the fruity sweetness of peach jam. It is the perfect balance of texture and flavor in every bite.

You do not need to be a professional artist to achieve this beautiful look. The painting process is surprisingly easy and actually quite relaxing to do.

These cookies stay soft for days and actually get better as the jam seeps into the dough. They are a wonderful make-ahead option for parties or showers.

If you enjoyed this fruity treat, you have to try my Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Recipe for another summer favorite. My Cozy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe is also a classic that never disappoints.

Gathering Your Peach Cookies Ingredients

Here is everything you need to bake these charming treats:

• All-purpose flour: The base of the dough that provides structure.
• Baking powder: Helps the cookies rise slightly for a tender crumb.
• Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the buttery flavor.
• Unsalted butter: Softened to room temperature for creamy mixing.
• Granulated sugar: Sweetens the dough and is used for the outer coating.
• Light brown sugar: Adds moisture and a hint of molasses flavor.
• Egg: Binds the ingredients together.
• Sour cream: Creates a soft, tender texture in the cookie.
• Vanilla extract: Adds aromatic warmth to the dough.
• Peach jam or preserves: The sweet filling that sandwiches the cookies together.
• Milk: Used to dilute the food coloring for painting.
• Red and yellow food coloring: Essential for creating the blush peach color.
• Fresh mint leaves: Optional garnish to mimic leaves on the fruit.

My Method for Perfect Peach Cookies

Let’s get baking and decorating:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixer on medium-low speed for about 1 minute.
3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, then add the sour cream until blended.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just incorporated.
5. Scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll them into smooth balls with buttered hands.
6. Bake for 14 to 15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden brown, then cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Spread about 1 teaspoon of peach jam on the flat side of a cookie and press another cookie against it to make a sandwich.
8. Tint two small bowls of milk, one with red coloring and one with yellow coloring.
9. Brush the Peach Cookies randomly with the yellow milk, then blend in the red milk for a blush effect.
10. Immediately roll the damp cookies in sugar to coat them and insert a mint leaf if desired.

My Best Tips for Perfect Peach Cookies

I recommend using a light hand when painting the Peach Cookies with the tinted milk. Using too much liquid can make the dough soggy, so a quick brush is best.

Make sure to coat the cookies in sugar immediately after painting them while they are still damp. This gives them that realistic fuzzy peach texture that looks so authentic.

Let the baked cookies cool completely on a wire rack before you attempt to fill or paint them. Warm cookies will melt the filling and make the assembly process much harder.

How to Serve This Peach Cookies

I love arranging these on a rustic wooden platter with a few fresh mint leaves scattered around. They look stunning as a centerpiece for a bridal shower or summer tea party.

Serve these Peach Cookies alongside a cold glass of milk or iced tea to balance the sweetness. They are also a delightful gift when packed in a cute bakery box.