Description
These cookies combine the tender crumb of coffee cake with a cinnamon-spiced swirl, offering the comforting texture of coffee cake in a handheld cookie.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- 3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined.
- 6. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
- 7. Scoop tablespoons of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 9. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.