Coffee Cake Cookies: 7 Reasons You’ll Love Them
These Coffee Cake Cookies capture the warm, cinnamon sweetness of a classic coffee cake in soft, chewy cookie form. Perfect with your morning coffee or as an afternoon treat, they feature a tender crumb and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping for an irresistible bite every time.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup sour cream
Topping
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, until a smooth dough forms.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
- Sprinkle each cookie with the cinnamon-sugar topping mixture.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or drizzle cookies with vanilla glaze. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Perfect with a warm cup of coffee!