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Soft Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Cookies

A stack of four moist coffee cake cookies topped with cinnamon streusel and drizzled with white icing.
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These coffee cake cookies capture the comforting flavor of classic coffee cake in a handheld cookie format, featuring a soft cinnamon dough, a buttery streusel topping, and a simple powdered sugar glaze.

Ingredients

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  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • For the Cookie Dough:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Streusel: In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set this aside in the refrigerator while you make the cookie dough.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This step helps create soft coffee cake cookies.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon until just combined.
  5. Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Assemble Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving space between them.
  7. Top with Streusel: Gently press a small amount of the chilled streusel topping onto the top of each dough ball.
  8. Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the topping is lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make the Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Glaze Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving your handheld coffee cake treats.

Notes

  • For extra moist cinnamon cookies, ensure your butter and egg are at room temperature before mixing.
  • If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the cookie dough.
  • These cookies are often associated with Gilmore Girls coffee cake cookies; they are perfect for brunch cookies or cozy baking recipes.

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