Description
Indulge in our delightful Coffee Cake Cookies, a perfect fusion of sweet cinnamon sugar cookies and a buttery streusel filling, all topped with a luscious powdered sugar drizzle. These cookies are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to suit any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. Pair them with your favorite coffee or tea for a comforting afternoon treat that’s sure to become a new favorite. With a beautiful presentation and an irresistible flavor profile, these cookies will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 5 Tbsp. softened butter, unsalted
- 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 butter, unsalted, 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
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 3 Tbsp. heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare the streusel filling by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Incorporate softened butter until clumps form. Refrigerate.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream cold cubed butter with both sugars in a stand mixer until smooth.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until fully incorporated into the dough.
- Shape dough into balls and create indents in each ball; fill with chilled streusel.
- Bake for 8–11 minutes or until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Cool on racks before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding nutmeg or experimenting with different spices. Letting cookie dough chill for at least 30 minutes helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.