Description
These Coffee Cake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of a classic coffee cake in a portable cookie form. Soft, cinnamon-spiced cookies topped with a buttery streusel and optional vanilla glaze make for a perfect sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Vanilla Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes.
- Prepare streusel by combining flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter.
- Scoop portions of dough onto baking sheet, flatten slightly, and sprinkle with streusel.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- These cookies taste just like a slice of classic coffee cake in portable form.
- For a nutty twist, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel topping.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
