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Delicious Coffee Cake Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies with a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, capturing all the flavors of classic coffee cake in hand-held form.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup milk
Streusel Topping
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Sifter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in egg and vanilla.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  4. Prepare streusel topping by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter until crumbly.
  5. Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and sprinkle topping generously.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Cookies are best served fresh or within 4–5 days. Optional glaze enhances sweetness and presentation.