Cookie of the Month: July 2024

“Experience the essence of summer with this Peach Cobbler Cookie. Picture golden rays kissing your skin as you savor the warmth of juicy peaches mingling with sweet, crumbly perfection. Indulge in a seasonal delight that captures the lazy, hazy days of summertime in every delicious bite.” -Ron Gordils 

Peach Cobbler Cookie

Ron Gordils, Executive Chef at Sedgefield Country Club

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup butter, softened 

• 1 cup sugar 

• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 

• 1 large egg, room temperature 

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 

• 3 cups all-purpose flour 

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 

• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 

• 1 teaspoon baking soda 

• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

• 1 cup chopped peeled fresh peaches 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in peaches. 

2. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until set, 14-16 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.