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Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies

Teresa Ambra

Oh, my, Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies are spectacular. I have to admit these were one of my favorite peach goodies that I made last month in an effort to use up all of our fresh peaches. These cookies do seem to dissolve in your mouth. I think that’s because they are made with oil as well as butter and have sugar and powdered sugar and cream of tartar in the ingredients. That combination is simply breathtaking. These cookies are soft and beyond delicious.

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I love peaches and having peaches in desserts is one of my favorite things. Usually I have to settle for apples because they are available year round, but since we have our own peach trees now, it’s nice to be able to expand my repertoire of peach desserts with many new options.

I’ve made Peach Coffee Cakes, Peach Pies, Peach Cobblers, Peach Cookies, Peach Bars, Peach Cinnamon Rolls, and Peach Muffins. Each recipe has been wonderful whether it was an improvisation or a recipe made for peaches. We have had many happy recipients enjoy our peach goodies, too. 🙂

When I was hunting through recipes last month looking for ideas on desserts to make, I stumbled across my friend, Mimi’s, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies. It’s a great recipe and one I’ve used before as a base for a cookie I wanted to add other ingredients too. I decided to give the recipe a whirl with peaches.

I’m so glad I did because it turned out beyond my wildest expectations. Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies are delectable. It was so hard not to gobble all of these cookies up immediately! Fortunately (or unfortunately), sanity returned and I boxed them up for friends.

If you’re looking for an outrageous cookie your whole family will enjoy, I think you’ve found it in Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies. These cookies are great for any party, summer or fall brunch or shower, afternoon snacks or family gatherings. But you’d better hurry. Peaches won’t be in season too much longer. Make up a batch of these sensational cookies while you still can.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies are spectacular.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Each bite of these fantastic cookies just seems to dissolve in your mouth!

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies are great to take along for summer and fall picnics.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

This is a terrific way to use up fresh peaches.

Here’s what I did.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

I used these ingredients.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Place sugar, powdered sugar, softened butter, eggs, salt, cream of tartar, baking powder and vanilla in a mixing bowl. I made a double batch so the pictures show more than for a single recipe.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Add oil.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Cream with an electric mixer until smooth.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. Bleached flour toughens baked goods. Add finely diced peaches.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Stir ingredients with a wooden spoon.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. With a one-quarter cup ice cream scoop, scoop dough and place on prepared cookie sheets.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until done. These cookies were whoppers. Smaller cookies will take less baking time.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

I highly recommend using fresh peaches if you can get them. If you have to resort to frozen or canned peaches, dice them and pat them really dry with paper towels before adding to the batter. Otherwise, too much excess moisture will cause the cookies to flatten out and loose their shape and consistency.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Don’t Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies look terrific?

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

I loved the texture of these heavenly cookies.

Here’s the recipe.

PEACH MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH COOKIES

(Recipe adapted from Mimi Pownall’s, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies, when we attended First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, Largo, FL)

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies

Teresa Ambra
These magnificent cookies are to die for! The sweet, shortbread-type cookie just seems to dissolve in your mouth. The addition of peaches make these cookies burst with flavor. They're the perfect treat for summer holidays, potlucks and backyard barbecues when peaches are in season.
3.21 from 34 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 18
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 18x26" cookie sheet pans
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 large cookie scoop
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut and pare peaches
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil (or coconut or avocado oil)
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 3/4 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 1 cup peaches peeled and finely diced

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice peaches.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, soften butter.
  • Add oil, sugars, vanilla, egg, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda.
  • Mix with an electric mixer to combine.
  • Add flour and peaches.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon to combine very well.
  • Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, scoop dough and place on prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until done.
  • Rotate cookie sheets on oven racks every six to seven minutes of baking time.
  • Cool completely.

Notes

NOTE: These larger cookies take longer to bake than regular sized cookies.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cookie, dessert, peach dessert, peaches
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

[b]Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies[/b]
Recipe Type: Cookies, Brownies and Bars
Cuisine: American
Author: Teresa Ambra adapted from Mimi Pownall’s Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies, when we attended First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, Largo, FL
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 18
These magnificent cookies are to die for! The sweet, shortbread-type cookie just seems to dissolve in your mouth. The addition of peaches make these cookies burst with flavor.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp. vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. cream of tartar
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 2 ¾ cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 1 cup peeled, finely diced peaches
Instructions
  1. Peel and dice peaches.
  2. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, soften butter.
  4. Add oil, sugars, vanilla, egg, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda.
  5. Mix with an electric mixer to combine.
  6. Add flour and peaches.
  7. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
  8. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  9. Using a ¼ cup ice cream scoop, scoop dough and place on prepared cookie sheets.
  10. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until done.
Notes
These larger cookies take longer to bake then regular sized cookies.
Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Each bite of Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies is filled with lovely peach flavor. Words can’t express how heavenly these cookies were.

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

Get yourself to the store and buy some peaches and make up a batch of these spectacular cookies today. You, like me, will be in awe of how wonderful they really are!

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

If you bring these delicious jewels to any tailgating party, they’ll be cleaned out in no time!

Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these lovely #peach #cookies are absolutely mouthwatering. They literally dissolve in your mouth! They're perfect for summer #holidays, potlucks & backyard BBQs when #peaches are in season. #dessert #peachdessert

It’s time to sample a bite. 🙂

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Peach Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies

Teresa Ambra
These magnificent cookies are to die for! The sweet, shortbread-type cookie just seems to dissolve in your mouth. The addition of peaches make these cookies burst with flavor. They’re the perfect treat for summer holidays, potlucks and backyard barbecues when peaches are in season.
3.21 from 34 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 18
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 18×26" cookie sheet pans
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 large cookie scoop
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut and pare peaches
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil (or coconut or avocado oil)
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 3/4 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 1 cup peaches peeled and finely diced

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice peaches.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, soften butter.
  • Add oil, sugars, vanilla, egg, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda.
  • Mix with an electric mixer to combine.
  • Add flour and peaches.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon to combine very well.
  • Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, scoop dough and place on prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until done.
  • Rotate cookie sheets on oven racks every six to seven minutes of baking time.
  • Cool completely.

Notes

NOTE: These larger cookies take longer to bake than regular sized cookies.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cookie, dessert, peach dessert, peaches
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

13 Comments

  • Jean

    September 3, 2023 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Thank you! I never comment, but these are amazing!
    To up the peach flavor I used 1/2 t almond extract and 1 t peach schnapps

    1. Teresa Ambra

      September 6, 2023 at 10:26 pm

      Hi, Jean. What great additions! I’m sure they made the cookies even more mouthwatering. Thank you for stopping by and letting me know.

  • Susan

    August 15, 2021 at 8:49 am

    Very easy to make, I made mine much smaller. Followed the recipe to a T, although they don’t really taste peachy.

    1. Teresa

      August 16, 2021 at 7:31 am

      Hi Susan. I suppose you can add additional peaches if you want more peach flavor. The problem is then they lose the consistency. Hope you enjoy them.

    2. kay

      August 30, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      wow. these are great. the cookie is sortof like a cross between a shortbread and a biscuit. it’s not overly sweet and amazingly fluffy and light textured. I think you could add any type of fruit and it would be good. I’m going to try it with blueberries.
      I agree with the other commenter that it’s not suuuuuper peachy. I used perfectly ripe local Michigan red haven peaches (literally as good of a peach as you can get). I used the exact amount noted in recipe because I didn’t want to mess up the texture. next year peach season, I might try to think of a solution to increase the peachiness. tonight, I made ice cream sandwiches with them using hagen daaz vanilla ice cream. she wasn’t kidding about these making phenomenal ice cream sandwiches. even if you don’t use peaches, this base melt in your mouth cookie recipe is legit y’all. and so easy and quick and no fuss. really glad I gave it a try. going in my recipe book!

      1. Teresa

        September 2, 2021 at 7:37 am

        Hi, Kay. Thanks for sharing your experience with these delicious cookies. I have made them with fresh cherries and they work great that way too.

  • Sarah

    June 12, 2018 at 6:40 am

    I just made these and they are fantastic !! That said, I am wondering the best way to store them ?

    1. Teresa

      June 12, 2018 at 10:54 am

      Hi, Sara. I would store them in a seal-tight plastic container on top of your counter for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them and take them out as you need them. You can microwave them a few seconds to soften them before eating, if desired.

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