These cinnamon sugar coffee cake cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of traditional coffee cake with the convenience of a cookie. Perfect for cozy baking sessions, these cookies are sure to impress at your next brunch.

This cinnamon sugar cookie recipe features a soft, buttery base filled with a delicious streusel topping, making them a unique and satisfying addition to your dessert table.

Delicious Cinnamon Sugar Coffee Cake Cookies

These streusel-filled cookies are soft and chewy, with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping that adds a delightful crunch. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies, making it an ideal brunch cookie idea.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
6. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Cut in 2 tablespoons of butter until crumbly.
7. Scoop Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press a small amount of the streusel topping onto each cookie.
8. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
9. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar if desired and enjoy your delicious coffee cake cookies warm or at room temperature.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 21g