Name: Coffee Cake Cookies: A New Obsession!
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, (room temperature); 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, (packed); 1 large egg, (room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour; ½ cup cake flour; 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Coffee cake cookies offer a delightful twist on a classic favorite, bringing all the comforting flavors of coffee cake into a convenient, handheld form. This recipe captures the essence of warm cinnamon, rich brown sugar, and a tender crumb, making these coffee cake cookies an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a perfect companion to your morning coffee or a sweet bite for an afternoon snack, these cookies deliver on taste and texture. I remember the first time I perfected the balance of flours; the cookies went from merely good to truly spectacular, achieving that ideal soft chew.

⏱ Time: 30 min

👥 Servings: 24 cookies

📊 Level: Easy

🥗 10 ingredients

Coffee Cake Cookies: A New Obsession!

Coffee cake cookies: bake these soft, spiced brown sugar delights with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a cozy treat or easy dessert.

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Prep Time 18

Cook Time 12

Total Time 30

Servings: 24

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)
1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, (packed)
1 large egg, (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup cake flour
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed, cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed until all ingredients are just incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

– Use room temperature butter and egg: This ensures a smooth, emulsified batter, leading to a perfectly textured cookie. If your butter is too cold, the mixture will be lumpy.
– Don’t overmix the dough: Once the dry ingredients are added, mix just until combined. Overmixing develops gluten, which can result in tough cookies.
– Storage: Store baked coffee cake cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm gently in the microwave.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

Use room temperature butter and egg: This ensures a smooth, emulsified batter, leading to a perfectly textured cookie. If your butter is too cold, the mixture will be lumpy.
Don’t overmix the dough: Once the dry ingredients are added, mix just until combined. Overmixing develops gluten, which can result in tough cookies.
Storage: Store baked coffee cake cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm gently in the microwave.

These Coffee Cake Cookies are sure to become a cherished addition to your recipe collection. Bake a batch today and savor the cozy, comforting flavors!