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Coffee Cake Cookies

Coffee Cake Cookies combine soft cinnamon cookies, buttery streusel topping, and vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

For the Streusel

  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • Splash of vanilla extract

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Make the Streusel

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Add the melted butter and vanilla.
  • Stir until crumbly and well combined.
  • Set aside.

Make the Cookie Dough

  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Shape the Cookies
  • Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions.
  • Roll into balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  • Use the back of a tablespoon dipped in flour to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
  • Fill each indentation with 2–3 teaspoons of streusel topping.

Chill

  • Refrigerate the cookies for 30–60 minutes.

Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing several inches apart.
  • Bake for approximately 10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers appear slightly underbaked.
  • Immediately use a round glass or biscuit cutter to gently shape the cookies into perfect circles if desired.
  • Cool for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Make the Glaze

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Adjust consistency with additional milk or powdered sugar if needed.
  • Drizzle over completely cooled Coffee Cake Cookies.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container after the glaze sets.
  • Clear vanilla creates a brighter white glaze.
  • The streusel can be made a day ahead.
  • For extra cinnamon flavor, add a pinch to the glaze.