Coffee Cake Cookies
A delightful twist on a beloved classic, these Coffee Cake Cookies combine the rich flavors of coffee cake with a soft and crumbly cookie base, featuring a delicious streusel filling and sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Streusel Filling
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour For creating a crumbly texture
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed Adds sweetness and moisture
- 2 tsp cinnamon Brings warmth and flavor
- pinch salt Enhances the overall flavor
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened Provides richness
Cookie Base
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour, spooned and leveled Main flour for the cookie base
- 3/4 cup cake flour, spooned and leveled Adds tenderness to cookies
- 1 tsp cornstarch Helps create a tender texture
- 1 tsp cinnamon For flavor in cookie base
- 1/2 tsp baking soda Leavening agent
- 1/2 tsp baking powder Leavening agent for fluffiness
- 1/2 tsp salt To balance sweetness
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes Provides a rich buttery flavor
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed Adds depth of flavor
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar For sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavor
- 1 large egg Binder for the dough
- 1 large egg yolk Adds richness
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted For sweetness in glaze
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Flavoring for the glaze
- pinch salt To enhance sweetness
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk Liquid for glaze texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the streusel filling by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and softened butter until crumbly; refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flours, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream cubed cold butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth.
- Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, forming a stiff cookie dough.
Baking
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets; make indents in each cookie.
- Fill indents with streusel filling and bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Notes
Tip: Use fresh spices for the best flavor, and consider adding nuts to the streusel for extra texture.