Coffee Cake Cookies
Delightful and easy-to-make cookies that combine the comforting flavors of coffee cake with a chewy cookie texture, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) Ensure it's softened to achieve light and fluffy texture.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg Make sure to mix until fully incorporated.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the crumb topping
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted) Melted for mixing.
For the glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk or cream Adjust to achieve desired consistency.
- splash of vanilla extract For extra flavor in the glaze.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, blending well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Combine the additional flour, packed brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl for the crumb topping. Stir in the melted butter until resembling coarse crumbs.
Baking
- Preheat your oven.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place rounded tablespoons of dough on a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each cookie dough mound.
- Bake until lightly golden around the edges, and still soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Glazing
- Mix powdered sugar with milk or cream and a splash of vanilla extract to create a glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
These cookies can be served warm for breakfast or as a delightful afternoon snack. Leftovers store well in an airtight container.