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Coffee Cake Cookies

Delightful coffee cake-inspired cookies with a soft texture and crunchy streusel topping, perfect for pairing with coffee or enjoying as a dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Milk For icing
Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup Streusel For topping the cookies
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For icing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
  6. Gently fold in the ground cinnamon.
Baking
  1. Drop portions of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
  2. Top each dough portion with a small amount of streusel, pressing lightly.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  4. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Finishing Touch
  1. Whisk powdered sugar with milk until desired consistency is reached for icing.
  2. Drizzle icing over the cooled cookies.
  3. Serve and enjoy your Coffee Cake Cookies with a warm cup of coffee.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can freeze cookie dough before baking for fresh cookies anytime. Consider adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits for a variation.