Description
These Coffee Cake Cookies combine the delightful flavors of classic coffee cake with the convenient bite-sized form of a cookie. Featuring a soft, cinnamon-spiced dough topped with a crumbly streusel and an optional sweet vanilla glaze, they are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Easy to prepare and bake, these cookies offer a bakery-style treat right from your home oven.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate thoroughly, then add the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms that is easy to handle but not overly sticky.
- Prepare streusel topping: In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form cookies: Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly to create a disk shape.
- Add streusel topping: Press about 1 tablespoon of the streusel mixture onto the top of each cookie, ensuring it adheres well but does not sink into the dough.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the centers are set, indicating they are fully cooked through.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare optional glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle it over the cooled cookies to add a classic coffee cake finish.
Notes
- You can freeze the cookie dough balls before baking for up to 2 months. Thaw slightly before baking and applying the streusel topping.
- The optional glaze adds a traditional sweet finish reminiscent of classic coffee cake but can be omitted if desired.
- Make sure not to overbake; cookies should have golden edges with soft centers for the best texture.
