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Delightfully Spiced Coffee Cake Cookies with Crunchy Crumble and Sweet Vanilla Drizzle

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These coffee cake cookies bring together the comforting flavors of classic coffee cake in a soft, chewy cookie. With warm spices, a buttery crumble topping, and a sweet vanilla drizzle, they’re the perfect cozy treat for any time of day.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 18–20 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the crumble topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • For the vanilla drizzle:
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  7. To make the crumble, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
  8. Press a spoonful of crumble topping gently onto each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers are set. Let cool completely.
  10. For the drizzle, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.

Notes

  • Add cardamom or browned butter for extra depth.
  • Use maple glaze instead of vanilla for a fall twist.
  • Add chopped nuts to the crumble for more crunch.
  • Add espresso powder to enhance the coffee flavor.
  • Freeze un-drizzled cookies and ice after thawing for best results.

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