Print

Irresistible Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe for Easy Fall Baking

coffee cake cookies - featured image
Print Recipe

Soft, fluffy, and loaded with warm spices, these coffee cake cookies are the ultimate treat for crisp fall mornings or cozy evenings with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2/3 cup (85g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
  5. For the streusel topping, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until crumbly.
  6. Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
  7. Top each cookie with a generous amount of streusel, gently pressing it into the dough so it adheres.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If desired, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Notes

[‘Softened butter is key for a fluffy cookie texture.’, ‘Chilling the dough for 20–30 minutes can help the streusel topping stick better.’, ‘Customize the glaze by adjusting the milk for desired thickness or adding maple syrup for extra sweetness.’, ‘Adding nuts like pecans or walnuts to the streusel topping can enhance the flavor and texture.’]

Nutrition

Keywords: coffee cake cookies, fall dessert, cinnamon cookies, streusel topping, easy baking, fall baking, coffee cake recipe

Find it online: https://magnetmeal.com/irresistible-coffee-cake-cookies-recipe-for-easy-fall-baking/