Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles Recipe
Delight in these Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles, soft and chewy cookies infused with rich coffee and warm cinnamon flavors. Perfectly coated in a sweet blend of granulated and powdered sugar, these treats offer a crinkled, inviting appearance and a comforting taste that pairs beautifully with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
- Author: Viktoria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
For Rolling
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Dissolve the Coffee: In a small bowl, stir the instant coffee granules with vanilla extract until fully dissolved, creating a flavorful coffee mixture.
- Cream the Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the melted unsalted butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and coffee-vanilla mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm it up, which will help with handling and shaping.
- Roll & Coat the Dough: Scoop the chilled dough into small balls. Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then coat it again in powdered sugar to create a signature crinkled surface.
- Bake the Cookies: Arrange the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies have crinkled and are set but still soft in the center.
- Cool & Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Chilling the dough is essential for easy rolling and to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use fresh instant coffee granules for the best flavor impact.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, you can add an additional teaspoon of instant coffee granules dissolved in vanilla extract.
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