Description
These Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles are soft, fudgy cookies perfectly spiced with cinnamon and enriched with espresso for a delightful coffee flavor. Rolled in powdered sugar, they develop a beautiful crinkled top and are soft in the center, making them an irresistible treat to enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee granules
For Coating
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and baking powder until fully combined and aerated.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Espresso: Beat in the large room temperature egg and espresso powder or instant coffee granules to the butter and sugar mixture until evenly combined, enhancing the cookie’s coffee flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form dough balls and roll each one generously in powdered sugar, ensuring they are fully coated to create the signature crinkled appearance when baked.
- Bake Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets spaced apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies have a cracked, crinkled surface but remain soft in the center.
- Cooldown: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely to maintain their soft texture.
Notes
- For best results, bring the egg to room temperature before using to help with proper mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added, to keep the cookies tender.
- Ensure cookies are coated well in powdered sugar to get the best crinkle effect.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute espresso powder with finely ground instant coffee granules if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
