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Coffee Cake Cookies

Soft Coffee Cake Cookies with Sweet Streusel Magic

Delight in the soft and chewy Coffee Cake Cookies topped with sweet streusel, perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness to the topping.
  • 1/2 cup Butter This brings moisture and helps form those delightful clumps.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Infuses warmth and flavor.
For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for best accuracy.
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Creates a tender, lighter cookie.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Increases softness and gives the cookies a cake-like quality.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adds that signature warm spice flavor.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Essential for that soft, chewy rise.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Essential for that soft, chewy rise.
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter Keep it cold for optimal texture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Egg Contributes to structure.
  • 1 Egg Yolk Contributes to richness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Elevates overall flavor.
For the Icing
  • 2 tbsp Melted Unsalted Butter Acts as a base for the icing.
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream or Milk Makes the icing smooth.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the icing.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla For additional flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Coffee Cake Cookies
  1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Use a fork or pastry cutter to incorporate softened butter until small clumps form. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a stand mixer, cream together the cold cubed butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Scoop large balls of dough, about 2 tablespoons each, and create a small indent filled with 1 tablespoon of chilled streusel topping. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire cooling rack.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, heavy cream (or milk), powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading. Ensure accurate flour measurement for optimal texture.

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