Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Coffee Cake Cookies, where rich cinnamon sugar cookie meets a buttery streusel filling. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and comfort to every bite. The soft texture of the cookie contrasts beautifully with the crunchy streusel topping, while a sweet powdered sugar icing adds an irresistible finish. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, these cookies will elevate your dessert experience and have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 5 Tbsp. softened unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 3/4 cup cake flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 8 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 3 Tbsp. heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare the streusel filling by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; then incorporate softened butter until clumps form. Refrigerate.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream cubed butter with sugars in a stand mixer until smooth; add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and make an indent in each; fill with streusel.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on a rack and drizzle icing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg