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Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe: Easy Streusel & Cinnamon Icing Treats

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These coffee cake cookies combine the nostalgic flavors of classic coffee cake—cinnamon, brown sugar, and buttery streusel—in a soft, crumbly cookie topped with a sweet cinnamon icing. Perfect for potlucks, brunch, or a cozy dessert, they’re quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat; or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the Streusel:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • For the Cinnamon Icing:
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add 1/4 cup cold diced butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Blend with a pastry cutter or two forks until crumbly. Chill streusel in fridge.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Using a mixer, beat 3/4 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 1 large egg, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Flatten each ball to about 1/2 inch thick.
  8. Sprinkle chilled streusel over each cookie and lightly press so it sticks.
  9. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look just set. Rotate pans halfway through baking.
  10. Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  11. Make cinnamon icing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  12. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies in zigzag patterns. Let set for 10 minutes before serving or storing.

Notes

For best results, use cold butter in the streusel and don’t overmix the dough. You can swap sour cream for Greek yogurt or use gluten-free flour for dietary needs. Add fruit or nuts for variations. Cookies taste even better the next day and freeze well.

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