This skillet peach cobbler with a chewy sugar cookie topping is a fun, one-pan spin on my classic peach cobbler recipe. It’s so easy to make, with fresh, juicy peaches in the filling and refrigerated cookie dough as a time-saving shortcut.
This sugar cookie peach cobbler is my go-to whenever I’m hosting a summer BBQ or just want a cozy dessert for the family. This mash-up of sugar cookies and fruit cobbler hits all the right notes, with juicy peach filling baked underneath a chewy oat cookie crust. It’s quick, easy, and super customizable. Try it with my strawberry cobbler filling, or use apples, berries, or even cherry pie filling when peaches aren’t in season.
- One pan. You make it, bake it, and serve it all in one pan.
- A twist on a classic dessert. I love that this recipe puts a fun spin on a traditional Southern peach cobbler, with a sugar cookie topping instead of a biscuit or pie crust.
- Semi-homemade shortcut. Refrigerated sugar cookie dough for the topping cuts prep time in half.
- Delicious textures. The golden soft-baked sugar cookie dough paired with warm, bubbling peaches is the best!
Gather These Ingredients
These are the simple ingredients needed to make this skillet peach cobbler with a sugar cookie and oat topping. Scroll to the recipe card for the printable recipe with exact amounts.
- Butter – I always bake with salted butter, but unsalted will work here, too.
- Peaches – You will want the peaches for a cobbler to be ripe, but still firm to the touch. Overripe peaches make the filling mushy.
- Granulated Sugar – Or light brown sugar.
- Vanilla Extract – Vanilla paste is your next best option. I don’t recommend imitation vanilla unless you really can’t avoid it.
- Refrigerated Cookie Dough – My secret to a speedy homemade cobbler. Refrigerated sugar cookie dough is a great shortcut, as you can simply roll it out and press it over the peach filling. You can use this to save time when making a blueberry cobbler or even apple crisp!
- Rolled Oats – I like the addition of oats in the cookie dough because it adds texture. You can leave these out if you don’t have them or prefer not to add them.
Ready to make this sugar cookie peach cobbler in a skillet? Here are the steps.
- Cook the peaches. Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet, then add the peaches. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the sugar, salt, and vanilla. Cook for 4-5 minutes more until most of the liquid is evaporated. Take the skillet off the heat.
- Add the cookie topping. Next, add clumps of cookie dough to the food processor with the oats. Pulse a few times until the oats and dough are just combined. Drop the dough by the tablespoon over the peach filling.
- Bake. Bake the skillet cobbler at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes, until the peaches are bubbling and the sugar cookie topping is golden. Serve your cobbler warm, topped with ice cream!
Tips for the Best Skillet Peach Cobbler
- Use fresh or frozen peaches. Fresh peaches are ideal when in season, but frozen peaches work beautifully too. Just make sure to thaw and drain them before baking to avoid excess liquid.
- Balance the sweetness. Since sugar cookie dough is sweet on its own, taste your peach mixture before adding extra sugar. A touch of lemon juice or zest can help balance things out and enhance the peach flavor.
- Don’t overbake. The goal is a golden-brown sugar cookie topping with slightly gooey centers. Overbaking will dry out the cookie and the fruit. Start checking at the 25-minute mark.
- Bake in a cast-iron skillet. A cast-iron skillet helps distribute heat evenly and gives your cobbler those delicious caramelized edges. If you don’t have one, make sure to use an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- Add a scoop of ice cream. Serve your cobbler warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic cobbler touch. The combination of warm fruit, melty cookie, and cold cream is *chef’s kiss*.
How to Store and Reheat
- Refrigerate. Let the cobbler cool completely before storing. Cover the skillet tightly with foil or transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat. For best results, reheat in the oven at 300°F for 10–15 minutes to re-crisp the cookie top. You can also microwave individual servings for 30–60 seconds, but the topping will soften.
More Cobblers and Crisps
Skillet Peach Cobbler
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: serves 8
- Category: Pie
- Method: Oven/Stove Top
- Cuisine: Dessert
Description
This fun twist on a classic peach cobbler recipe is baked right in a skillet with a soft and chewy sugar cookie topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 medium peaches, cut into 1/2 inch slices (ripe, but still firm)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (16- ounce) roll sugar cookie dough
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a 10- inch cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted, add in peaches. Cook for 3-4 minutes until peaches begin to soften. Add sugar, salt, and vanilla and mix to combine. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
- Break sugar cookie dough into clumps and add it to a food processor. Top with oats and pulse until mixture is just combined.
- Drop dough in tablespoon-sized portions on top of peaches evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the sugar cookie topping is golden.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
Store airtight and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Hi Shelly, I just found this recipe and it sounds super – but it is March and I do not have any fresh peaches. I do have lots of sliced, frozen peaches from last summer. Any suggestions on how to use them instead of fresh?
Thank you for your site!
Use them! Just thaw them out and drain 🙂
I really don’t think you can beat peaches, sugar cookies, oats, and ice cream. Marvelous. And yeah, no dishes. Just spoons.
This recipe screams summer to me. The best part is the cookie crumble toping! Yum!
Peaches, sugar cookies & oats?! Sounds so, so GOOD!! Pinned!
You had me at “cookie” and “peaches” – totally making this soon! Thank you for sharing.