Description
Delightful Coffee Cake Cookies combining the moist tender crumb of coffee cake with the convenience of a cookie. These treats feature a buttery, cinnamon streusel topping and a sweet vanilla icing drizzle, perfect for pairing with your favorite hot beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Streusel Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Make the Streusel: In a medium bowl, combine flour, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs resembling streusel topping.
- Form the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press down gently to slightly flatten each cookie. Generously top each cookie with the prepared streusel, pressing it lightly into the dough to adhere.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies for a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious coffee cake cookies with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a comforting treat.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened (not melted) for creaming with sugars to create a fluffy dough.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- Pressing streusel into the dough helps it stick and bake evenly on top.
- Let cookies cool completely before icing to prevent melting the glaze.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
