Coffee Cake Cookies
Soft and comforting cookies with a sweet streusel center, perfect for sharing with family on a quiet morning.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use fresh butter for the best taste.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed Clumpy brown sugar makes for a more interesting streusel.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon Feel free to add more for a cozy spice.
For the streusel filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter Cut into the mixture until crumbly.
For the icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk Start with two tablespoons and add more if needed.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- For the streusel filling, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Baking
- Drop tablespoons of cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, pressing a small well in the center of each.
- Spoon a small amount of the streusel filling into the well.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely.
Icing
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
Store cookies overnight for best flavor. They can be frozen for longer storage. To reheat, use a microwave or oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 85mgSugar: 8g
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