Cinnamon Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe
These Cinnamon Coffee Cake Cookies combine the tender crumb of a classic coffee cake with the convenience of a cookie. Featuring a buttery dough swirled with cinnamon and topped with a crunchy streusel, these cookies are perfect for a cozy breakfast treat or an afternoon snack with coffee.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cookie Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Swirl & Streusel Topping
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to form a soft dough.
- Create the Cinnamon Swirl: Mix the ground cinnamon with the light brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Form and Layer Cookies: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly like a jelly roll, then slice into approximately ½ inch thick rounds.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the cold cubed butter, flour, and remaining brown sugar. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Cookies: Place the sliced rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each cookie.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and the streusel topping is crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled cookies.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Make sure your butter for the streusel topping is cold to achieve the best crumbly texture.
Keywords: cinnamon coffee cake cookies, streusel cookies, coffee cake, cinnamon sugar cookies, breakfast cookies