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Spiced Coffee Cookies with Caramel-Vanilla Glaze

December 31, 2018 Updated: May 28, 2020 By Julie Menghini 84 Comments

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Three soft cinnamon spiced cookies with a gooey caramel topping and vanilla drizzle.

Spiced Coffee Cookies With Caramel Vanilla Glaze – A warm spiced soft cookie topped with gooey caramel and a vanilla glaze swirl. These cookies taste like a delicious coffee latte.

This delicious recipe was first published on 10/27/15 and has been updated to improve the reader experience.

3 soft mocha coffe flavored cookies with a soft caramel topping and swirl vanilla glaze

I wanted a special cookie to celebrate Johns work anniversary and these cinnamon-spiced cookies were perfect. The soft caramel topping and vanilla glaze dress them up for any celebration.

My first attempts at making these spiced cookies were good, but they were just  “brown”. They needed an anniversary flair so I decided to add a vanilla drizzle. I was putting my ingredients together and it came to me that caramel would compliment the cookie so, of course, I did both!

One warning, you had better have a drink to go with these cookies. They are moist, tender and delicious, but they are also a mouthful. The caramel will set, but it stays soft, gooey and so good. It is so good on top of these warm cinnamon spice cookies though.

Spiced Coffee Cookies with Caramel-Vanilla Glaze Recipe

When John and I got married, he was fresh out of college. We were living on love and certain that a job would come knocking on our door.

The job market was pitiful so John took out the phone book and started making cold calls – yep we actually used phone books! As luck would have it, he found a company that had just started thinking of expanding its agronomy division. John got the job, and this month celebrates his 35th anniversary.

The people he works with are used to me bringing them treats so I knew this soft delicious cookie couldn’t be ordinary.

A white plate holding 3 Spiced Coffee Cookies that have a caramel topping with a white swirl. A cooling rack sits in the background full of cookies next to a cup of coffee.

GROCERY LIST FOR SPICED COFFEE COOKIES

  • unsalted butter
  • brown sugar
  • eggs
  • coffee
  • vanilla extract
  • flour
  • salt
  • baking soda
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • powdered sugar

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A close up 3 cookies topped with caramel and a white swirl on a white plate. The front cookie has a large bite out of it showing the soft center and thick caramel topping.

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Three soft cinnamon spiced cookies with a gooey caramel topping and vanilla drizzle.

Tips For Success

  • You don’t have to make a pot of coffee to make these cookies. You can dissolve a granulated instant coffee instead. When I bake with coffee, I use a strong dark blend. Or heck most grocery stores have coffee shops in them now. Just by a cup to go.
  • Caramel sets up quickly so don’t make it until you’re ready to spoon it over cooled cookies.
  • Do not stack these cookies. Store covered in an air-tight container in a cool place or refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • If Caramel isn’t for you, just drizzle with the Vanilla Coffee glaze only.

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  • Parchment Paper – I have to use a parchment paper that can withstand an oven temp of 450° for my bread so I use this for everything. It keeps my pans looking good and clean up is a breeze!
  • Baking Sheets – These sheet pans are durable and I have four of them so I can get everything baked in a jiffy!

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Spiced Coffee Cookies With Caramel Vanilla Glaze are tender and delicious with a soft and gooey caramel. These cookies are like a delicious coffee latte. | HostessAtHeart.com
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Spiced Coffee Cookies with Caramel-Vanilla Glaze

Spiced Coffee Cookies With Caramel Vanilla Glaze – A warm spiced soft cookie topped with gooey caramel and vanilla glaze swirl. These cookies taste like a delicious coffee latte.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Chill time 30 mins
Total Time 53 mins
Servings 46 cookies
Author Hostess At Heart
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Ingredients

Cookies

    Mix together

    • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
    • 2 cups brown sugar packed
    • 2 eggs room temperature

    Stir In

    • 1/2 cup cold coffee strong
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    Sift together

    • 3 1/2 cups flour
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp nutmeg

    Caramel

    • 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 cup brown sugar packed
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla
    • 2 tbs unsalted butter

    Vanilla Drizzle

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tsp unsalted butter
    • 1 tsp milk
    • 1 tsp cold coffee
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

    Instructions

    Cookies

    • Stir in the coffee mixture and the butter mixture in the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Mix until combined. Gradually add sifted ingredients, mixing until combined.
    • Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease or line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Using a 1-1/2 tablespoon scoop, place cookies onto baking sheets.
    • Bake for 8 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown. Remove the cookies from the pan put them on a cooling rack. Let the cookies cool completely.

    Caramel

    • In a medium saucepan, combine condensed milk and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
    • Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla.
    • Spoon hot caramel over cooled cookies. When cooled, the caramel will set and be difficult to spoon so wait to make the caramel when the cookies have cooled.

    Vanilla Glaze

    • In a glass bowl, melt butter in the microwave. Add remaining ingredients and mix on low until blended. Turn on high and blend for another minute or until smooth. Drizzle with a fork, piping bag or a squeeze bottle. Allow drizzle to set.

    Notes

    Cookies were adapted from a local radio program in 1949! Caramel Adapted from Lady Behind The Curtain blog

    Nutrition

    Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 66mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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    Comments

    1. Kathleen says

      July 6, 2020 at 12:37 pm

      You had me at coffee cookies, but adding the caramel and vanilla glaze! OVER THE TOP! Loved it, added just enough sweet with the coffee!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        July 7, 2020 at 8:20 am

        Thank you! We love these cookies!

        Reply
    2. Healing Tomato says

      January 19, 2019 at 10:29 pm

      I could eat all of these cookies in one sitting! They look so delicious and easy to make.

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm

        I’m a cookie girl too, Rini! Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Angela says

      January 16, 2019 at 7:09 am

      These cookies sound so wonderful. I love how coffee in a baked good really enhances the flavors! Looking forward to making these.

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 19, 2019 at 9:51 am

        Thank you, Angela!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer Stewart says

      January 9, 2019 at 10:47 am

      This glaze is everything!! I just want to drink it instead of a cup of coffee OR tea!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 10, 2019 at 8:07 pm

        I’m with you Jennifer! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. michele says

      January 7, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      I can see these making an appearance at our house soon… the spiced cookie sounds great, but the caramel on top pretty much cinches the deal!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 10, 2019 at 8:06 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Michaela Kenkel says

      January 6, 2019 at 8:16 pm

      These are delightful little chewy bites aren’t they?? I bake for my hubby’s office a lot. They LOVE it, too!! Everybody needs a good cookie now and then!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 7, 2019 at 11:10 am

        John’s employees love that I’m a food blogger LOL and will occasionally ask for a batch of something. Not the recipe, just the goodies LOL!

        Reply
    7. Brandi Burgess says

      January 6, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      Coffee, Caramel and vanilla are pretty much my favorite things!!!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 7, 2019 at 11:03 am

        Thank you, Brandi!

        Reply
    8. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      January 6, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      I love a good spice cake and your cookies remind me of that…they sound great.

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 7, 2019 at 11:02 am

        I’m with you, Karen! Spice cake is my very favorite cake. Thank you!

        Reply
    9. [email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says

      January 6, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      I love everything about these cookies!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 7, 2019 at 11:01 am

        Thank you, Lisa!

        Reply
    10. debi at Life Currents says

      January 5, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      These not only sound like a cookie I’d LOVE, but they look so cute!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 7, 2019 at 11:00 am

        Thank you Debi!

        Reply
    11. Stephanie says

      January 5, 2019 at 9:55 am

      These may just be my new favorite cookie! Coffee and caramel are my favorite…especially when they are put together!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 7, 2019 at 10:59 am

        Thank you, Stephanie!

        Reply
    12. Jeff the Chef says

      January 4, 2019 at 9:22 am

      I’m a serious caramel latte lover, so I’m sure these cookies are for me!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 7, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Thank you, Jeff! Happy New Year to you!

        Reply
    13. Loretta says

      January 2, 2019 at 3:08 pm

      Wonderful with a cup of chai or coffee I’m sure. I like that you got the caramel and vanilla drizzle too. The aromas must have been intoxicating! 🙂 How many years for John now and how long for retirement? 🙂

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 7, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Thank you, Loretta! We love these cookies but they’re not for folks without their own teeth LOL! John still has a couple of years before he’s free and clear so we just are doing as much as we can with the time he has. I hope you guys had a wonderful New Years? Where are you off to next?

        Reply
    14. Debra C. says

      January 1, 2019 at 9:28 am

      Oh my goodness these cookies look amazing! I’ve printed the recipe to make for Dan. Caramel is his favorite, so I know these will be a hit! Thank you for a GREAT recipe!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        January 7, 2019 at 10:49 am

        Thank you so much Debra!

        Reply
    15. Marsha says

      December 31, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      These cookies look SO good! I’m loving that glaze!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        December 31, 2018 at 7:16 pm

        Thank you, Marsha!

        Reply
    16. Sandra Shaffer says

      December 31, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Perfect for coffee lovers like ME! The drizzle sure does add a lovely contract to the mocha colored cookies. I sure like the way you celebrate such a special occasion!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        December 31, 2018 at 7:15 pm

        Thank you so much, Sandra! I’m with you, coffee and cookies are a match made in heaven!

        Reply
    17. My Little Italian Kitchen says

      November 4, 2015 at 8:07 am

      You are right we all need more cookies.. especially as good as these! I love coffee. Fab recipe!

      Reply
    18. Natalie Browne says

      October 31, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Wow! 35 years! Congrats to John. These cookies look like the perfect treat to celebrate with. Thanks for sharing them, Julie. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 31, 2015 at 4:24 pm

        Thank you Natalie! I hope you have a great weekend too!

        Reply
    19. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

      October 31, 2015 at 9:49 am

      What a perfect combination – your cookies kept getting better and better with each addition. Congrats to John – that’s amazing that one phone call changed your lives for the better 🙂 Happy Halloween – are you handing out treats?

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 31, 2015 at 4:27 pm

        Thank you Judi! I am handing out treats. I just love my little neighbors. They are having bonfires after so the adults can have their treats. How about you?

        Reply
    20. Arl's World says

      October 30, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      These must be heaven in a cookie! Sounds delicious! I have got to try these Julie. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 31, 2015 at 9:29 am

        Thank you Arl! These cookies are really good, and I’ve been asked to make them for a fund raiser. I don’t know if this is a compliment or just more work, but I was flattered!

        Reply
    21. The Hungry Mum says

      October 29, 2015 at 4:13 am

      oh YUM! So many incredible tastes in one bite! I reckon I could eat my body weight in the caramel glaze alone 🙂

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 29, 2015 at 8:14 am

        LOL! I did keep a couple of these home otherwise I didn’t trust myself to eat my body weight too. That caramel was so good that I stuck the pan in dishwater so I wouldn’t keep eating it!

        Reply
    22. davegon says

      October 28, 2015 at 11:15 am

      I need to make stuff with coffee more. These look perfect! I love coffee and coffee flavor, yet somehow always forget that they are usually good in baked goods. I don’t know why. So thanks for reminding me. I wish I could have some now!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 28, 2015 at 5:24 pm

        Thank you so much Dave! These cookies were really good, and the spices were perfect for fall and with a cup of java!

        Reply
    23. Celebrating Sunshine says

      October 28, 2015 at 8:12 am

      This is the perfect combination: coffee, caramel and frosting. Definitely, these cookies are the answer to any problem! 🙂

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 28, 2015 at 8:19 am

        World Peace cookies! 🙂 Thank you Ana. They were really yummy!

        Reply
    24. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      October 28, 2015 at 3:37 am

      Congratulations to John on completing 35 years , that’s quite huge 🙂 these cookies are so wonderful with all those flavors Julie, perfect for this season 🙂

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 28, 2015 at 8:12 am

        Thank you Freda! They were really delicious! We are very lucky that John found a company that were good people to work with!

        Reply
    25. lapetitepaniere says

      October 27, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      Julie, they look absolutely superb. I love the taste of the coffee inside sweet treats! 🙂

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 28, 2015 at 8:14 am

        Thank you! I am a coffee lover too, and just love the flavor in treats. Enjoy your day!

        Reply
    26. pattisj says

      October 27, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      You sure make some appealing cookies! It sounds like they’d be delicious.

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 28, 2015 at 8:14 am

        Thank you Patti! These cookies were very yummy. Enjoy your day!

        Reply
    27. Jess says

      October 27, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      I love the history behind these cookies, Julie. Makes them a real treasure- I mean, apart from how DELICIOUS they look. Definitely pinning to try for myself later 🙂

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 28, 2015 at 8:15 am

        Thank you Jess! These just evolved from great to super great.

        Reply
    28. apuginthekitchen says

      October 27, 2015 at 5:19 pm

      Those cookies look great Julie!! Love the flavors so perfect this time of year with a hot cup of coffee.

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 28, 2015 at 8:15 am

        Thank you Suzanne! I love those spices this time of year too!

        Reply
    29. Lili says

      October 27, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      These cookies look delicious!!! I love the spices, coffee and caramel… the whole cookie! 🙂 They must have been really appreciated.

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 28, 2015 at 8:17 am

        Thank you Lili! These cookies were definitely a hit! We stashed a few at home too and enjoyed polishing them off. They are great with a cup of coffee.

        Reply
    30. sweetteasweetie (@SweetTSweetie) says

      October 27, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      These look delicious! Its a perfect time of year to do spiced coffee!
      Kari
      www.sweetteasweetie.com

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 27, 2015 at 4:02 pm

        Thank you! I love the spice this time of year too!

        Reply
    31. Johanne Lamarche says

      October 27, 2015 at 1:44 pm

      Lovely story and cookies Julie! P

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 27, 2015 at 3:03 pm

        Thank you Johanne!

        Reply
    32. Shari says

      October 27, 2015 at 11:14 am

      These cookies look like they would melt in your mouth, Julie! I absolutely love all of the flavors you have incorporated into them. Cookies with frosting are one of my weaknesses. Congratulations to your husband on 35 years. That is amazing!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 27, 2015 at 11:34 am

        Thank you Shari! These cookies are soft and spicy with that gooey caramel. Just yummy!

        Reply
    33. Anna says

      October 27, 2015 at 11:11 am

      Mmmm! These look and sound wonderful, Julie!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 27, 2015 at 11:41 am

        Thank you Anna! They are very very good.

        Reply
    34. Lynz Real Cooking says

      October 27, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Happy anniversary to John! I love the story of your beginning so lovely! The cookies look fantastic. I just love the picture and I can smell them! yummm

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 27, 2015 at 9:22 am

        Thank you Lynz! Enjoy your day!

        Reply
        • Lynz Real Cooking says

          October 27, 2015 at 10:28 am

          Such a lovely recipe and story! Looks so good

          Reply
          • Julie Menghini says

            October 27, 2015 at 11:41 am

            Thank you Lynz!

            Reply
            • Lynz Real Cooking says

              October 27, 2015 at 12:03 pm

              This is one that I wish I could reach in and grab, sitting here with my coffee

            • Julie Menghini says

              October 27, 2015 at 3:04 pm

              Awe dear lady I wish I could share a couple cookies and a cup of coffee with you.

            • Lynz Real Cooking says

              October 27, 2015 at 3:05 pm

              that would be amazing, maybe some day:)

    35. Debbie Spivey says

      October 27, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Wow! 35 years at the same company says a lot about John and a lot about his company. Congrats! I’d help celebrate with one of these delicious cookies too! 😉

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 27, 2015 at 9:25 am

        Thank you Debbie! They let us be a family and enjoy kids activities so it was a great place to be while raising out family. Too many corporations now days think they own you and don’t care how you manage your family. These cookies are delicious! I would love one on your deck with a cup of java!

        Reply
        • Debbie Spivey says

          October 27, 2015 at 9:26 am

          Bring the cookies!!

          Reply
          • Julie Menghini says

            October 27, 2015 at 9:35 am

            You know I would!

            Reply
    36. simplyvegetarian777 says

      October 27, 2015 at 7:02 am

      Congratulations to John on completing 35 years at work. That’s huge!
      These cookies are so me Julie! Spicy, Coffee, caramel and just wow ❤️

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 27, 2015 at 7:21 am

        Thank you Sonal! They were simply delicious!

        Reply
    37. chef mimi says

      October 27, 2015 at 6:59 am

      A lot of companies these days don’t have that kind of dedication from employees, so it must be a special company Beautiful cookies!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        October 27, 2015 at 7:24 am

        You are correct Mimi! They are family owned and do a lot for their employees. There’s not much dedication left in the corporate world any more. Employees don’t stay more than 5 years, and corporations want less people to do more work. Cookies may be the answer? We all need more cookies!

        Reply
        • chef mimi says

          October 27, 2015 at 8:44 am

          Maybe thats what I should have done back in the day!

          Reply

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