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Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles Recipe

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Cinnamon Coffee Crinkles are soft, chewy cookies with a delightful coffee and cinnamon flavor, featuring a beautiful crinkled sugar coating. These easy-to-make cookies combine the warmth of cinnamon with robust instant coffee, creating a perfect treat for coffee lovers. They are rolled in granulated and powdered sugar to achieve their signature crackled appearance.

  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Coffee Mixture

  • 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Wet Ingredients

  • 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 evenly combined. Set aside.
  2. Dissolve the Coffee: In a small bowl, blend the instant coffee granules with the vanilla extract until the coffee is fully dissolved to create a fragrant base for the dough.
  3. Cream the Butter & Sugar: Using an electric mixer or hand whisk, beat the melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and coffee mixture, then mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. The resulting dough will be soft and a bit sticky, perfect for shaping.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This step firms up the dough, making it easier to handle and enhancing the crinkle effect during baking.
  6. Roll & Coat the Dough: Scoop the chilled dough into small balls. First, roll each ball in granulated sugar, then roll again in powdered sugar to create a striking crinkled sugar crust.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring ample space between each to allow for spreading. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies are set with a beautiful crinkled surface.
  8. Cool & Enjoy! Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps create deeper crinkles and makes rolling easier.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.
  • Double rolling in granulated and powdered sugar gives the cookies their signature crinkle look.
  • Use fresh, high-quality instant coffee granules for the best flavor.
  • Space cookies apart on the baking sheet as they will spread while baking.
  • Substitute instant coffee with espresso powder or finely ground coffee if needed.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a spicier variation.
  • Mix in mini chocolate chips for a mocha twist.
  • Use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free version.
  • Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours before baking and frozen for up to 3 months after rolling into balls.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/cinnamon-coffee-crinkles-recipe/