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Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles Recipe

4.9 from 82 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Dissolve the Coffee: In a small bowl, stir the instant coffee granules with vanilla extract until fully dissolved, creating a flavorful coffee mixture.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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