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Coffee Cake Cookies

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Coffee Cake Cookies are soft, chewy cookies topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and optional vanilla glaze—just like your favorite coffee cake, in portable cookie form! Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cozy coffee break.

Ingredients

  • For the cookie dough:
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • For the streusel topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • Optional vanilla glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients just until combined.
  6. For the streusel: mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted (slightly cooled) butter and stir until crumbly.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheet. Press an indentation into each and top with streusel.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
  9. Cool and drizzle with glaze if desired.

Notes

  • Add chopped pecans to the streusel for crunch.
  • Use maple glaze for a seasonal twist.
  • A dash of espresso powder in the dough gives a subtle coffee flavor.
  • Mix cinnamon directly into the cookie dough for extra warmth.
  • Cool streusel butter slightly to prevent melting into the cookie.

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