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Coffee Cake Cookies

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Coffee Cake Cookies are soft, cinnamon-spiced cookies topped with buttery streusel and a sweet glaze, capturing all the cozy flavor of classic coffee cake in a handheld treat. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

  • For the cookies:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the streusel topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • For the glaze:
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Set aside.
  6. In a small bowl, prepare streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until crumbly.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough per cookie and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Gently press the center of each dough ball to flatten slightly, then top with a spoonful of streusel mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are lightly golden.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While cookies cool, make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  12. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.

Notes

Let cookies cool completely before glazing to prevent it from melting.For a twist, try adding chopped nuts to the streusel for added crunch.The glaze can be flavored with maple or almond extract for variety.Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking for slightly thicker cookies.Store in a single layer to preserve the streusel topping.

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