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Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe
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These Coffee Cake Cookies combine the rich, buttery flavors of classic coffee cake with the convenience of a cookie. Featuring a cinnamon streusel filling and a sweet vanilla glaze, these cookies are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Soft and tender with a crumbly topping and a drizzle of icing, they offer a delightful texture and an irresistible aroma.

Ingredients

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Streusel Filling

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

Cookie Dough

  • 1 1/4 cup 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

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 filling: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Work in the softened butter using your fingers until small clumps form. Refrigerate the streusel to firm up.
  2. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (205°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugars: Place the cubed cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in the stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed to incorporate all ingredients.
  6. Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients about 1/4 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until just combined.
  7. Form cookie dough balls: Scoop and roll the dough into approximately 8 large balls, or smaller for 22-24 cookies. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Create indentations: Using your thumb or the end of a spoon/spatula (dust with flour to prevent sticking), press an indent into the center of each dough ball to hold the streusel filling.
  9. Fill and bake: Spoon roughly 1 tablespoon of the refrigerated streusel filling into each indentation. Bake for 8-11 minutes or until edges are just set and slightly golden. Remove early enough to prevent overbaking as cookies continue to firm up on the sheet.
  10. Optional shaping: Immediately after baking, place a circular cookie cutter or large drinking glass around each cookie (larger than the cookie) and gently spin to smooth any uneven edges for a perfect round shape.
  11. Cool cookies: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare and drizzle icing: Whisk together melted butter, heavy cream or milk, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the icing over the tops and let it set before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use cold butter for the dough and softened butter for the streusel to achieve the proper texture.
  • If cake flour is unavailable, you can substitute with all purpose flour sifted with a tablespoon of cornstarch to mimic cake flour’s tenderness.
  • Monitor baking time closely; removing the cookies just before they look fully done prevents dryness and ensures a soft center.
  • You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • The optional icing adds sweetness and moisture, but can be omitted or replaced with a simple dusting of powdered sugar if preferred.

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Keywords: Coffee Cake Cookies, cinnamon cookies, streusel cookies, cinnamon sugar cookie, coffee cake inspired dessert

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