Description
These Irresistible Coffee Cake Cookies combine the rich flavors of coffee and cinnamon with a tender, buttery cookie base. Perfect for coffee lovers, these cookies are soft, aromatic, and easy to make, providing a delightful twist on traditional coffee cake in a portable, bite-sized form.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Coffee Grounds, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. This will evenly distribute the leavening and spices throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Coffee Grounds: Gently fold in the cooled coffee grounds, distributing the coffee flavor evenly without overmixing the dough.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Shape and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the coffee grounds are cooled before folding them into the dough to prevent melting the butter.
- You can use instant coffee granules dissolved in a teaspoon of hot water if you don’t have coffee grounds.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the coffee grounds slightly, but avoid making the dough too wet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top after cooling adds a nice touch of sweetness.
