Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and blend until just combined.

Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.

Gently fold in 1 to 2 cups of diced fresh peaches into your cookie dough.

Using a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 18-20 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.

Sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar over the cooled cookies if desired before serving.