Coffee Cake Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine the comforting flavors of coffee cake, featuring a tender crumb and sweet streusel topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional) Consider toasting for extra flavor.
Streusel Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the rolled oats and chopped nuts, if using.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- To prepare the streusel topping, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbly and well combined.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve with a warm beverage like coffee or tea. Can be crumbled over yogurt or ice cream for dessert. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.