Description
Coffee Cake Cookies bring the warm, comforting flavors of classic coffee cake into a handheld treat. Soft, cinnamon-spiced dough, a buttery crumb topping, and a sweet glaze come together for a cozy, irresistible snack that’s perfect for pairing with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- For the cookie dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To make the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbly, then set aside.
- Cream the softened butter with both sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
- Press a spoonful of the streusel topping into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are golden.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Notes
- For a nutty crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel topping.
- Try a maple glaze by substituting milk with maple syrup for a richer flavor.
- For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the glaze.
- For a more cake-like texture, add a spoonful of sour cream to the dough.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze them for longer storage. Reheat by microwaving for 5–10 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
