Description
Soft and buttery cinnamon cookies topped with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon crumble, with an optional hint of espresso for extra depth of flavor.
Ingrédients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder, optional
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons softened butter, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Use a fork or your fingers to combine the crumble mixture until coarse, crumbly sand forms, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and optional instant coffee or espresso powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough, lightly roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Generously mound the prepared cinnamon crumble topping over each dough ball and press it securely into the top with your palm or fingers.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look just set.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For the best texture, avoid overmixing the cookie dough after adding the dry ingredients. The optional instant coffee or espresso powder adds extra depth of flavor to the cinnamon cookies.
- Temps de préparation: 20 minutes
- Temps de cuisson: 12 minutes
- Catégorie: Dessert
- Méthode: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Portion: 1 cookie