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Coffee Cake Cookies

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Coffee cake cookies are soft, cinnamon-scented cookies topped with a buttery crumble — combining all the cozy flavors of coffee cake in a fun, handheld treat. Perfect for sharing, snacking, or pairing with your morning coffee.

Ingredients

  • For the cookie dough:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the crumble topping:
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • Optional glaze:
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 teaspoons milk or cream
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. To make the crumble topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add egg and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
  6. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet, flattening slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
  8. Top each cookie with a generous spoonful of crumble, gently pressing it in.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Optional: whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Add a dash of nutmeg or cardamom for deeper spice.
  • Swirl in a spoonful of apple butter or pumpkin puree for a seasonal twist.
  • White chocolate chips can be added to the dough for extra richness.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Reheat briefly in the microwave to soften.

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