Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles Recipe
Delight in the rich flavors of these Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles, a perfect fusion of warm cinnamon spice and robust coffee aroma baked into soft, chewy cookies dusted with powdered sugar. Ideal for coffee lovers seeking a cozy treat.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
- Dissolve Coffee: Stir the instant coffee granules into the vanilla extract until fully dissolved, enhancing the flavor release.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Add the egg and the coffee-vanilla mixture, mixing thoroughly to incorporate all elements.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until the dough is just combined without overmixing.
- Form Dough Balls: Shape the dough into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball first in granulated sugar and then coat with powdered sugar for a crinkled effect.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their soft texture.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase instant coffee granules to 3 tablespoons.
- Ensure the dough balls are evenly sized for uniform baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Use fresh cinnamon for the best aromatic impact.
- These cookies can be frozen after baking for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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