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Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe
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Coffee Cake Cookies combine the best of two classic treats — tender, cinnamon-spiced cookie dough with a crumbly, buttery streusel center that mimics the beloved coffee cake texture. Finished with a smooth vanilla glaze, these cookies are perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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For the Streusel

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 5 Tbsp softened unsalted butter

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 cup cake flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk

For the Icing

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Streusel: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Work in 5 tablespoons of softened butter using your fingers until small clumps form. Refrigerate this mixture while preparing the dough.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cake flour, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: Place 8 tablespoons cold butter cubes, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until fully combined, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, about 1/4 cup at a time, mixing until just incorporated to form the cookie dough.
  7. Shape the Cookies: Scoop and roll the dough into approximately 8 large balls or smaller ones if you prefer more cookies (about 22-24). Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Indent and Add Streusel: Make an indentation in the center of each cookie ball using your thumb or a spoon end dipped lightly in flour. Spoon roughly 1 tablespoon of the streusel filling into each indentation.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden. Remove from oven just before they look fully done as they will continue to bake on the sheet to avoid dryness.
  10. Optional Shaping: Immediately after removing from the oven, use a circular cookie cutter or glass slightly larger than the cookie to swirl each cookie gently, smoothing out uneven edges for a perfect round shape.
  11. Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare Icing: Whisk together 2 Tbsp melted unsalted butter, 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
  13. Drizzle Icing and Serve: Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the icing over the tops. Let the icing set briefly before serving and enjoying these delicious coffee cake cookies.

Notes

  • Use cold butter for the cookie dough to ensure tender, flaky cookies.
  • Make sure to sift the powdered sugar for a smooth, lump-free icing.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, reduce brown sugar slightly in the streusel.
  • The optional shaping step helps create uniform, bakery-style cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan butter and heavy cream with almond or oat milk.

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Keywords: coffee cake cookies, cinnamon cookies, streusel cookies, vanilla icing cookies, dessert cookies, breakfast cookies

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