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Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles Recipe

Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles Recipe

5.2 from 15 reviews

These Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, with a hint of coffee and warmth from cinnamon. They are soft, chewy, and coated in a double layer of sugar for a beautiful crinkle effect.

Ingredients

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    Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • For Rolling:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and coffee granules.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix vanilla, melted butter, brown sugar, and egg.
  4. Form Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Roll the Dough: Shape dough into small balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar.
  6. Bake: Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is key for easier handling.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
  • Double rolling in sugars gives the crinkle effect.
  • Quality instant coffee enhances the flavor.
  • Allow space between cookies for spreading.

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Keywords: Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles, Coffee Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Coffee Desserts