These Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles are soft and chewy, and they taste like warm cinnamon and strong coffee.
They have that crinkly top and a sprinkle of powdered sugar that makes them look great and taste amazing.
Ingredients
- ◯ 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- ◯ 1 ½ tsp of ground cinnamon
- ◯ 1 tsp of baking powder
- ◯ ¼ tsp of salt
- ◯ 2 tablespoons of instant coffee granules
- ◯ 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ◯ ¾ cup brown sugar
- ◯ ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- ◯ One big egg
- ◯ ¼ cup of sugar (for rolling)
- ◯ ¼ cup of powdered sugar for rolling
Bowls for mixing
Whisk
A manual whisk or an electric mixer
Spoons and cups for measuring
Baking pan
Paper for parchment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium basin, mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together using a whisk. Put aside.
- Mix instant coffee granules with vanilla extract in a small dish until they are all gone.
- In a big bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar until they are smooth. Combine the coffee and egg mixture until it is completely mixed in.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones a little at a time, mixing until everything is just blended. The dough will be soft and a little sticky.
- Put the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to harden.
- Make tiny balls out of the cold dough. To get the crinkle appearance, roll each one in granulated sugar first and then in powdered sugar.
- Put the dough balls that have been coated on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until the edges are crinkled and the center is firm.
- Before moving the cookies to a wire rack, let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. You can eat it warm or at room temperature.
Tips and Storage Suggestions
- Chill the dough. This makes it simpler to roll out the cookies and helps them get deeper crinkles when they bake.
- Don’t mix too much; just stir until everything is mixed. This will keep the cookies moist and chewy.
- For the greatest crinkles, roll them in granulated sugar first, then in powdered sugar. This will make the colors stand out.
- Use fresh coffee grounds. For the finest taste, use instant coffee that is of good quality.
- Make sure there’s enough space between them because these cookies spread.
- No coffee that you can drink right away? Use finely ground coffee or espresso powder.
- Add a little nutmeg or cardamom to make it spicy.
- Chocolate twist: Add micro chocolate chips to make it taste like mocha.
- If you don’t want to eat dairy, use coconut oil instead of butter.
- You can put the dough in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking it.
- You can freeze the dough balls for up to three months. Just let them thaw a little before rolling them in sugar and baking them.
- Keep in a container that doesn’t let air in at room temperature for up to five days.
- You can freeze made cookies for up to three months. Just thaw them and eat them!
Conclusion
These Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles are a warm and comfortable snack that both coffee and cookie lovers will enjoy. Give them a try and tell me how they turn out! If you have any queries or fun versions you tested, please leave a comment below. Have fun baking! ☕🍪