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Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

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Coffee Cake Cookies combine the best elements of a crumbly coffee cake and a soft, buttery cookie. Featuring a cinnamon-swirled streusel filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these cookies are perfectly tender with a touch of warm spice and a delightful crunch. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon treat, they deliver all the flavors of coffee cake in handheld form.

Ingredients

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Streusel Filling

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Cookie Dough

  • 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 unsalted butter, 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

Icing

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the streusel filling: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Work in the softened butter with your fingers until small clumps form. Refrigerate the mixture to firm up.
  2. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
  3. Mix dry ingredients for dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add cubed cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary to ensure even mixing.
  6. Combine dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in increments of about 1/4 cup. Mix each addition until fully incorporated before adding more.
  7. Form cookie dough balls: Scoop and roll dough into approximately 8 large balls or smaller to yield 22-24 cookies. Place the balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Create indents in dough balls: Using your thumb or the end of a spoon or spatula, press an indent into the center of each cookie dough ball. You can dust the tool with a little flour to prevent sticking.
  9. Fill and bake: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chilled streusel filling into each indentation. Bake the cookies for 8-11 minutes or until edges are set and slightly golden, being careful not to overbake.
  10. Optional shaping: Immediately after removing from the oven, place a circular cookie cutter or glass over each cookie and gently swirl to smooth out edges and maintain a round shape.
  11. Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare and apply icing: Whisk together melted butter, heavy cream or milk, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle the icing over cooled cookies and serve.

Notes

  • The streusel filling must be chilled to help it hold its shape during baking.
  • Use cake flour for a tender cookie texture; if unavailable, you can substitute with all purpose flour but the texture may differ slightly.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should be slightly underdone in the center to maintain softness.
  • The icing can be adjusted in thickness by varying the amount of cream or powdered sugar.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and cream with plant-based alternatives.

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