Why Make This Recipe

Coffee Cake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of coffee cake with the fun shape of a cookie. They are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. If you love the warm, comforting taste of cinnamon and sugar, this recipe is for you. Plus, they’re easy to make and will fill your home with a wonderful aroma while baking!

How to Make Coffee Cake Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 pinches salt
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 15 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and egg yolk, followed by the vanilla.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the heavy cream or milk until the dough is smooth.
7. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cool, drizzle with powdered sugar icing if desired.

How to Serve Coffee Cake Cookies

You can enjoy these cookies warm, straight from the oven, or at room temperature. They are great on their own, but you can also serve them with a cup of coffee or tea. For extra sweetness, drizzle some powdered sugar icing on top before serving!

How to Store Coffee Cake Cookies

To keep your Coffee Cake Cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay good for about 3 to 5 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze the cookies. Just place them in a freezer-safe container, and they will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

Tips to Make Coffee Cake Cookies

• Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
• Don’t overmix the dough; mix just until combined for soft cookies.
• If you like extra flavor, add some chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.

Variation

You can personalize these cookies by adding different spices like nutmeg or swapping out some of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour. You could also add raisins or chocolate chips for a twist!

FAQs

1. Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes, but if you do, skip the added salt in the recipe to avoid making the cookies too salty.

2. Can I use milk instead of heavy cream?
Absolutely! Milk works well if you don’t have heavy cream on hand. It might make the dough slightly less rich, but the cookies will still be delicious.

3. How do I know when the cookies are done baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden. They will continue to harden a bit as they cool on the baking sheet.