Okay, so, you know how much I LOVE coffee cake, right? That sweet, crumbly topping… mmm! But sometimes, I just don’t wanna bake a whole darn cake. It’s, like, a commitment, you know? That’s where these Coffee Cake Cookies come in! It’s seriously the best of both worlds: that comforting coffee cake flavor, but in a super easy, totally portable cookie. Genius, right?
These aren’t just any cookies, trust me. They’re soft, they’re flavorful, and that streusel topping? To die for! Plus, they’re SO much faster to make than a regular coffee cake, and cleanup is a breeze. My grandma used to make the best coffee cake, and these cookies totally remind me of her kitchen. Baking these always brings back such warm, fuzzy memories. I’ve been baking for, oh gosh, probably close to 20 years now, and I’ve tweaked this recipe until it’s absolutely perfect. You’re gonna love ’em!
Seriously, if you’re craving that coffee cake vibe but don’t want the fuss, you HAVE to try these Coffee Cake Cookies! They’re gonna be your new go-to, I promise!
Why You’ll Love These Coffee Cake Cookies
Okay, so what’s not to love, right? But seriously, here’s why these Coffee Cake Cookies are gonna become your new obsession:
Quick and Easy Coffee Cake Cookies
Seriously, you can whip these up in, like, no time! Way faster than baking a whole coffee cake. Perfect for when you need a sweet treat, FAST!
Portable Coffee Cake Flavor
Forget trying to balance a slice of coffee cake on a plate! These Coffee Cake Cookies are totally portable. Take ’em to work, school, picnics… anywhere!
Perfect for Sharing Coffee Cake Cookies
Got friends coming over for brunch? These Coffee Cake Cookies are the perfect thing to share. They’re always a crowd-pleaser, trust me!
Ingredients for Coffee Cake Cookies
Alright, let’s get to the good stuff – the ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need to make these amazing Coffee Cake Cookies. Don’t worry, it looks like a lot, but it’s mostly pantry staples, I promise!
Streusel Topping Ingredients
For that irresistible crumbly topping, you’ll need: 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (important!), 2 tsp cinnamon (can’t skip this!), a pinch of salt, and 5 Tbsp of softened unsalted butter. Seriously, make sure that butter’s softened, or it won’t mix right!
Cookie Dough Ingredients
Now for the cookie dough itself: 1 1/4 cup spooned and leveled all purpose flour (trust me on the spooned and leveled thing!), 3/4 cup spooned and leveled cake flour, 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 packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg, and 1 large egg yolk. Phew! That’s a mouthful, but each ingredient is important!
Icing Ingredients
And finally, for the sweet, sweet icing: 2 Tbsp melted unsalted butter, 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, 1 cup sifted powdered sugar (sifting is key!), 1 tsp vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Okay, we got this!
How to Make Coffee Cake Cookies: Step-by-Step Instructions
Okay, deep breaths! Time to turn these ingredients into Coffee Cake Cookie magic. Don’t worry, I’ll walk you through it, step by step!
Preparing the Streusel Topping for Coffee Cake Cookies
First, grab a bowl and mix together that flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel. Then, work in the butter with your fingers (or a pastry blender!) until it looks like coarse crumbs. Pop it in the fridge – chilling helps the streusel get nice and crumbly when baked. Trust me, don’t skip this step!
Making the Coffee Cake Cookie Dough
Now, in a big bowl, whisk together all those dry cookie dough ingredients. In your mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until smooth. Then, add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix it all up! Gradually add in the dry ingredients, a little at a time, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix, okay?
Baking Your Coffee Cake Cookies
Preheat your oven to 400°F! Scoop the dough into balls, place them on a baking sheet, and make a little indent in each one. Spoon some of that glorious streusel into each indent. Bake for about 8-11 minutes, until the edges are set and *slightly* golden. Keep an eye on them!
Icing Your Coffee Cake Cookies
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. This is important! While they’re cooling, whisk together the melted butter, heavy cream (or milk), powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt for the icing. Once the cookies are cool, drizzle that sweet icing all over the tops. And… enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Coffee Cake Cookies
Want to take your Coffee Cake Cookies from good to AMAZING? I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve!
Ensuring Even Baking for Coffee Cake Cookies
Okay, so sometimes ovens are a little wonky, right? To make sure your cookies bake evenly, rotate the baking sheets halfway through the baking time. It’s a simple step, but it makes a HUGE difference!
Achieving the Perfect Coffee Cake Cookie Texture
This is HUGE: Measure your flour correctly! Seriously, spoon it into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t just scoop it out of the bag! That packs the flour down and you’ll end up with dry, dense cookies. Yuck!
Leveling Coffee Cake Cookies
Want perfectly round cookies? As soon as they come out of the oven, grab a round cookie cutter (slightly larger than the cookie) or even a drinking glass, place it around the cookie, and swirl it around. Boom! Perfectly round Coffee Cake Cookies!
Coffee Cake Cookies Variations
Okay, so the basic Coffee Cake Cookies are amazing, right? But what if you want to get a little crazy? Here are a few ideas to spice things up – literally!
Spice Up Your Coffee Cake Cookies
Want a little extra warmth? Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cookie dough or the streusel topping. Trust me, it’s delicious!
Extract Options for Coffee Cake Cookies
Vanilla extract is great, but why not try almond extract for a nutty flavor, or lemon extract for a bright, citrusy twist? Ooh, or even a tiny bit of rum extract? Yum!
Adding Nuts to Your Coffee Cake Cookies
Chopped walnuts or pecans would be SO good in these Coffee Cake Cookies! Add them to the streusel or mix them right into the cookie dough. Just don’t add too many, or they’ll get too crumbly!
Storing Your Coffee Cake Cookies
Made a batch of these Coffee Cake Cookies, but somehow managed *not* to eat them all in one sitting? (I’m impressed!). Here’s how to keep ’em fresh!
Best Way to Store Coffee Cake Cookies
Just pop ’em in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay good for, like, 3-4 days. Though, let’s be real, they probably won’t last that long!
Reheating Coffee Cake Cookies for Freshness
Want that “fresh out of the oven” feeling? Briefly microwave them (like, 5-10 seconds!) or warm them in a low oven. Mmm, warm cookies are the best!
Coffee Cake Cookies: Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? I’ve got answers! Here are a few things people often ask about these Coffee Cake Cookies.
Can I freeze Coffee Cake Cookies?
Yep! You can freeze both baked and unbaked cookies. For baked cookies, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag. For unbaked, freeze the dough balls, then bake from frozen (you might need an extra minute or two!).
How do I prevent my Coffee Cake Cookies from spreading too thin?
Chilling the dough is key! Also, make sure your butter isn’t *too* soft. It should be cool to the touch, not greasy. And don’t skip the cake flour – it helps keep them from spreading!
What can I substitute for cake flour in Coffee Cake Cookies?
No cake flour? No problem! Just measure out 1 cup of all-purpose flour, remove 2 tablespoons, and replace it with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Works like a charm!
Estimated Nutritional Information for Coffee Cake Cookies
Okay, so I’m no nutritionist, but here’s a rough idea of what you’re looking at per Coffee Cake Cookie: Calories, fat, protein, carbs… you know, the usual suspects! Just remember, it’s an estimate, okay?
Enjoy Your Homemade Coffee Cake Cookies!
Okay, so what are you waiting for?! Get baking! And when you do, rate this recipe and let me know what you think in the comments! Share your cookie pics, too – I wanna see your Coffee Cake Cookie masterpieces!
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Fail-Proof Coffee Cake Cookies in Under 20 Minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: 8 cookies 1x
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Enjoy soft, flavorful Coffee Cake Cookies with a crumbly streusel topping and sweet icing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 5 Tbsp. softened butter, unsalted
- 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 butter, unsalted, 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: In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt together. Then work in the butter until small clumps form. Refrigerate.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl: all purpose flour, cake flour, corn starch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Place the cubed butter and sugars into the bowl of a stand mixer and secure the paddle attachment. Turn the mixer on and cream until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract and blend until mixed. Use a rubber spatula to knock off mixture if any is sticking to the sides of the bowl and mix again.
- Gradually add in the dry ingredients, about 1/4 cup at a time. Mix until incorporated.
- Scoop and roll cookie dough into ~8 large balls, or smaller if preferred. Place on prepared baking sheets.
- Make an indent in each cookie, using your thumb or the end of a spoon/spatula.
- Spoon ~1 Tbsp. of the streusel filling in each cookie and bake for ~8-11 minutes, or until edges appear set and are slightly golden.
- Let cookies rest on cookie sheet for ~5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Whisk together the ingredients for the icing and once the cookies are cooled, drizzle icing over the tops and enjoy!
Notes
- For perfectly circular cookies: Immediately after the cookies come out of the oven, place a circular cookie cutter or a circular drinking glass around one of the cookies and give the cookies a spin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
