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Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe
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These Coffee Cake Cookies combine the tender, spiced flavors of a classic coffee cake into a soft, chewy cookie form. Featuring a cinnamon-sugar swirl and a buttery crumble topping, they deliver the perfect balance of warmth and sweetness with every bite. Ideal for breakfast treats or afternoon snacks, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake in just over 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Crumble Topping

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp softened unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to ensure even baking.
  2. Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined. This ensures the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
  3. Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale, typically about 3 minutes. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract and continue beating until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender cookies.
  5. Cinnamon-Sugar: In a small bowl, stir together ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for the swirl filling.
  6. Crumble: In another small bowl, mix ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Use your fingers or a fork to combine until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside for the topping.
  7. Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Add Swirl and Crumble: Press a small indentation into the center of each dough ball. Fill the indent with a bit of the cinnamon-sugar mixture and then sprinkle a generous amount of the crumble topping over the filled indentation.
  9. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
  10. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy once cooled for best texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming and cookie texture.
  • Do not overmix the cookie dough to keep the cookies tender.
  • You can substitute brown sugar in the dough for more depth of flavor if desired.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

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