Tender coffee cake cookies topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and finished with a vanilla-espresso drizzle—perfect for a Stars Hollow–style coffee break.
0.5teaspooninstant espresso powderfor glaze (optional but recommended)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make streusel: In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until clumps form. Chill while you make the dough.
Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer on medium until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in egg, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth. Scrape bowl.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix on low just until a soft dough forms; do not overmix.
Scoop dough into 2 tablespoon portions and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Gently press a shallow well in the center of each scoop.
Fill each well with a heaping teaspoon of streusel and sprinkle more streusel over the top, pressing lightly so it adheres.
Bake 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are set and tops look dry but centers are still soft. Rotate pans halfway through.
Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and espresso powder until smooth and pourable. Adjust with a splash of milk if needed.
Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill scooped dough for 20 minutes before baking. The espresso in the glaze amplifies coffee shop vibes but can be omitted for a classic vanilla drizzle.