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Coffee Cake Cookies

Coffee Cake Cookies
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Indulge in the ultimate fusion of flavors with these delightful Coffee Cake Cookies, where the comforting warmth of cinnamon sugar meets a buttery streusel filling. Perfectly drizzled with a sweet icing, these cookies are a treat for any occasion—from cozy afternoons with coffee to festive holiday gatherings. With a simple preparation process and versatile serving options, you’ll find yourself reaching for these cookies time and again. Enjoy the rich taste and impressive presentation that make them as appealing as they are delicious!

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 extract
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Streusel: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Mix in softened butter until clumpy and refrigerate.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, cream cold cubed butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in egg, yolk, and vanilla until well combined.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
  7. Shape Dough: Roll dough into balls (8 large or 22 smaller) on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Fill Cookies: Create an indentation in each cookie and fill with streusel before baking.
  9. Bake: Bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  10. Cool & Drizzle Icing: Let cool slightly before drizzling icing made from powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.

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