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Coffee Cake Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Cake Cookies You’ll Crave Every Day

Indulge in these Coffee Cake Cookies featuring a soft buttery base, crumbly streusel topping, and a sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter ensures a rich and creamy base for your cookies.
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar provides sweetness and structure to the cookie.
  • 0.25 cup dark brown sugar adds a hint of molasses flavor that enhances the richness.
  • 1 large egg binds the ingredients together for a cohesive dough.
  • 1 large egg yolk gives extra richness and helps with moisture.
  • 1 Tbsp whole milk adds a bit of moisture to create a softer cookie.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract infuses a warm and comforting flavor throughout.
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour forms the base structure of your cookies.
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder helps the cookies rise and stay fluffy.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon brings a warm, aromatic flavor that complements the coffee cake theme.
  • 1 tsp cornstarch contributes to a softer texture for the ultimate chewiness.
  • 0.75 tsp salt balances the sweetness and enhances all the flavors.
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda provides extra lift for your cookies.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour forms the base of your crumbly streusel topping.
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar adds sweetness and a touch of chewiness to the streusel.
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar enhances the sweetness for that sugary topping.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for a warm and fragrant twist.
  • 0.125 tsp salt balances the sweetness of the streusel mix.
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melts into the mixture, creating your delicious, crumbly texture.
  • splash vanilla adds another layer of flavor, making the streusel even more inviting.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sweetens and thickens the glaze for that perfect drizzle.
  • 2 Tbsp milk helps achieve the ideal pourable consistency for your glaze.
  • pinch salt enhances the sweetness in the glaze for a balanced flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla infuses the glaze with that warm flavor we love.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

How to Make Coffee Cake Cookies
  1. Make the Streusel: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla until crumbly and well combined, then set aside.
  2. Prepare the Cookie Dough: In your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla, then mix until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  4. Scoop and Shape: Portion the dough into 2 Tbsp-sized portions, rolling each into a ball. Place them on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Using the back of a tablespoon dipped in flour, press an indent into each cookie, filling it with the streusel (around 2-3 tsp per cookie).
  5. Chill the Cookies: Pop the filled cookies into the fridge for 30-60 minutes to firm up. Make sure you've got space for your tray!
  6. Preheat and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Space the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. Don't overbake; they will continue to set as they cool.
  7. Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, salt, and vanilla until smooth, adjusting the consistency by adding more sugar or milk as needed. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Top with a sprinkle of extra cinnamon for added flavor and a beautiful touch. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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