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Coffee Cake Cookies

Coffee Cake Cookies

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Indulge in the delightful world of Coffee Cake Cookies, where the comforting flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar meet in a warm, chewy treat. These cookies are filled with a buttery streusel topping and drizzled with a sweet icing that adds an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed with your morning coffee or as a sweet snack during the afternoon, these cookies are sure to become a household favorite. Simple to make and customizable to your taste, Coffee Cake Cookies bring joy to both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 5 Tbsp. softened butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 cup cake flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 8 Tbsp. cold butter, unsalted, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 Tbsp. heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the streusel filling by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and softened butter in a bowl until clumpy. Refrigerate.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Cream cubed cold butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until blended.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until fully combined.
  6. Roll dough into balls and place on prepared sheets; create indents for the streusel filling.
  7. Spoon streusel into each indent; bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool slightly before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.

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