Description
Delightful coffee cake cookies blend beloved breakfast flavors into an irresistible dessert. Warm spices and crumbly streusel topping create a perfect sweet treat for morning or afternoon enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (110g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps coffee grounds (cooled)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and arranging parchment paper on two baking sheets.
- Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Use an electric mixer to cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, adding vanilla extract and mixing until fully integrated.
- Gently fold cooled coffee grounds into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, stirring until a consistent cookie dough forms.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Brew your coffee extra strong for a more intense flavor that really pops in these cookies.
- Experiment with different coffee roasts like dark or medium to customize the taste profile.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring the texture remains tender and soft.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more structured cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg