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Ultimate Soft Coffee Cake Cookies with Brown Sugar Streusel and Vanilla Glaze

Three delicious coffee cake cookies stacked on a white plate, drizzled with white icing.
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You get the comforting flavor of classic coffee cake in a convenient, soft cookie form. These treats feature a buttery cinnamon cookie base, a crunchy brown sugar streusel topping, and a simple vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • For the Vanilla Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Streusel: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  3. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon for the cookies. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Scoop the dough: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  6. Top the Cookies: Sprinkle a generous amount of the prepared streusel topping over each dough ball. Press the streusel lightly into the top of the dough.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make the Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Drizzle the cooled cookies with the vanilla glaze. Allow the glaze to set before serving. These are a great handheld coffee cake treat!

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider using a keto meal plan delivery service for ingredient sourcing if you are managing specific dietary goals, though this recipe is not strictly keto.
  • You can prepare the streusel topping and the glaze ahead of time and store them separately.
  • These cookies taste great the next day, making them a good option for make ahead coffee cake dessert.
  • If you want a stronger coffee flavor, add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the cookie dough.

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