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Cinnamon Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

4.8 from 58 reviews

Delight in these irresistible Coffee Cake Cookies that combine the tender, buttery crumb of classic coffee cake with the convenient, handheld form of a cookie. Topped with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and spice, making them a comforting treat for any time of the day.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cookies.
  2. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. Shape the cookies: Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  4. Add cinnamon sugar topping: Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon sugar mixture on top of each cookie dough mound.
  5. Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the tops look set.
  6. Cool the cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra texture, add chopped nuts or a streusel crumb topping.
  • Make sure not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies freeze well; store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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