Description
Peach Bar Cookie Cups are a delightful treat that combines a buttery cookie cup with a sweet, cinnamon-spiced peach filling. Perfect for a handheld dessert, these cookie cups are a fun and tasty way to enjoy the flavors of peach pie in a convenient, bite-sized format.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Cups:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Peach Filling:
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or use canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Topping (optional):
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Form the Cookie Cups:
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to press the dough down and up the sides to form a cup shape.
- Prepare the Peach Filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced peaches, 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir until the peaches are well coated and the mixture is evenly combined.
- Fill the Cookie Cups:
- Spoon the peach filling into each cookie cup, filling them generously.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges of the cookie cups are golden brown and the peaches are tender.
- Allow the cookie cups to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Dust with powdered sugar, and top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
- Enjoy these delightful Peach Bar Cookie Cups as a handheld taste of summer!
Notes
- Cooling: Make sure the cookie cups are completely cooled before removing them from the muffin tin to prevent breaking.
- Substitutes: You can use canned peaches if fresh ones are not available; just ensure they are well-drained.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg