Description
These Coffee Cake Cookies are a delightful combination of a classic crumb cake and a soft cookie. With layers of cinnamon-scented crumbs, a sweet glaze, and a tender cookie base, they are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Make Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix in melted butter until crumbs form.
- Form Cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, make an indent in each cookie, and sprinkle with crumb topping.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Cool on a rack.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the crumb topping for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
