Gourmet Coffee Cake Cookies

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons brewed coffee, cooled
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Streusel:

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For Coffee Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

Step 1: Preheat Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make Cookie Dough In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and brewed coffee.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 4: Prepare Streusel Topping In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter to create the streusel topping. Set aside.

Step 5: Form Cookies Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.

Step 6: Add Streusel Topping Generously sprinkle each cookie with the prepared cinnamon streusel topping, pressing it gently into the dough.

Step 7: Bake Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 8: Make Coffee Glaze In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract to create the coffee glaze.

Step 9: Drizzle Glaze Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the coffee glaze over each cookie using a spoon or a piping bag.

Step 10: Enjoy! Let the glaze set, and enjoy these Gourmet Coffee Cake Cookies with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

Delight in the luxurious flavors of coffee cake in cookie form with these gourmet treats. Perfect for coffee lovers and those who appreciate the elegance of a well-balanced dessert.