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Irresistible Coffee Cake Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies topped with a sweet, buttery crumble and a drizzle of icing, bringing the comforting flavors of coffee cake into a handheld treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (for streusel topping)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
  • 3 tbsp (45g) softened butter (for streusel topping)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 3 tbsp softened butter. Use your fingers to mix until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until creamy and smooth. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar and continue mixing.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add a splash of milk (about 1 tbsp) until it comes together.
  6. Scoop out dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Roll into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Gently press a generous pinch of the crumble topping onto each cookie, flattening them slightly.
  8. Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
  9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tbsp milk until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies.

Notes

[‘Soft butter mixes better and ensures a smooth cookie dough.’, ‘Use fresh spices for better flavor.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it feels too soft and sticky.’, ‘Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.’, ‘Press the crumble topping lightly into the cookie dough before baking to ensure it sticks.’]

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Keywords: coffee cake cookies, dessert, cinnamon cookies, streusel topping, easy cookies, brunch recipes

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