🎉 Introduction
If you love the cozy flavor of classic coffee cake but want something easier to serve and snack on, these Coffee Cake Cookies are the perfect solution. They capture everything you adore about coffee cake—warm cinnamon, soft buttery crumb, and sweet streusel topping—all wrapped into a tender, bakery-style cookie.
These cookies are ideal for breakfast treats, afternoon snacks, brunch tables, or whenever you want something comforting with your coffee or tea. They’re soft in the center, lightly crisp at the edges, and topped with a crumbly cinnamon streusel that melts slightly into the cookie as it bakes.
If you’re searching for coffee cake–inspired desserts, cinnamon cookies, or soft bakery cookies, this recipe delivers nostalgic flavor with a modern, handheld twist.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Small bowl (for streusel)
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 15 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Streusel
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 pinches salt
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Streusel
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, and heavy cream or milk until a thick, crumbly glaze forms. Set aside.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and creamy. This step creates soft, bakery-style cookies.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
Step 5: Combine Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Chill the Dough
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor.
Step 7: Shape the Cookies
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies evenly.
Step 8: Add Streusel Topping
Spoon a small amount of the cinnamon streusel onto each cookie. Gently swirl or spread slightly.
Step 9: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft. The tops should look lightly crackled.
Step 10: Cool
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 18–20 cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour
Perfect for brunch spreads or cozy coffee breaks.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Refrigeration
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days for extra softness
Reheating
- Warm briefly in the microwave for 8–10 seconds
🥄 Variations
- Extra Cinnamon: Add more cinnamon to the streusel
- Glaze Finish: Drizzle additional powdered sugar glaze after baking
- Mini Cookies: Scoop smaller portions and reduce bake time
- Crunchy Topping: Add a light crumble texture to the streusel
- Brunch Style: Serve with fruit and warm drinks
❓ 10 FAQs
- Do these cookies taste like coffee?
No, they pair perfectly with coffee but contain no coffee flavor. - Why use cake flour?
It creates a softer, lighter texture. - Can I skip chilling the dough?
Chilling is recommended for best shape and texture. - Are these cookies soft or crisp?
They are soft and tender with lightly set edges. - Can I make the streusel thicker?
Yes, add more powdered sugar. - Can kids help with this recipe?
Yes, especially adding the topping. - Do these freeze well?
Yes, freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. - Can I double the batch?
Absolutely, it scales very well. - Are these good for breakfast?
Yes, they’re perfect with tea or coffee. - What makes these cookies special?
Their coffee-cake flavor, soft texture, and cinnamon streusel topping.
🏁 Conclusion
These Coffee Cake Cookies deliver all the comfort of a classic coffee cake in a soft, handheld cookie form. Warm cinnamon, buttery dough, and a sweet crumbly topping make them irresistible for any time of day.
Whether you’re baking for brunch, guests, or yourself, these cookies bring cozy bakery vibes straight to your kitchen.
Coffee Cake Cookies – Soft, Cinnamon-Swirled Cookies with a Crumbly Streusel Finish
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, and heavy cream or milk until a thick, crumbly glaze forms. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and creamy. This step creates soft, bakery-style cookies.
- Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor.
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies evenly.
- Spoon a small amount of the cinnamon streusel onto each cookie. Gently swirl or spread slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft. The tops should look lightly crackled.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
No, they pair perfectly with coffee but contain no coffee flavor. Why use cake flour?
It creates a softer, lighter texture. Can I skip chilling the dough?
Chilling is recommended for best shape and texture. Are these cookies soft or crisp?
They are soft and tender with lightly set edges. Can I make the streusel thicker?
Yes, add more powdered sugar. Can kids help with this recipe?
Yes, especially adding the topping. Do these freeze well?
Yes, freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Can I double the batch?
Absolutely, it scales very well. Are these good for breakfast?
Yes, they’re perfect with tea or coffee. What makes these cookies special?
Their coffee-cake flavor, soft texture, and cinnamon streusel topping. 🏁 Conclusion These Coffee Cake Cookies deliver all the comfort of a classic coffee cake in a soft, handheld cookie form. Warm cinnamon, buttery dough, and a sweet crumbly topping make them irresistible for any time of day. Whether you’re baking for brunch, guests, or yourself, these cookies bring cozy bakery vibes straight to your kitchen.
