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Coffee Cake Cookies with Crunchy Crumb Topping

Soft coffee cake cookies topped with buttery cinnamon streusel crumbs.
Finished with a sweet vanilla cinnamon glaze.
Easy homemade bakery-style cookies ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • cups all-purpose flour

For the Crumb Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup brown sugar
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Generous sprinkle of cinnamon
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
  • Mix in the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
  • Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
  • Scoop the dough into large portions, about 3 tablespoons each, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a shallow indentation in the center of each dough ball.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and softened butter for the crumb topping. Mix until crumbly.
  • Fill each indentation generously with the crumb mixture.
  • Bake the coffee cake cookies for 9–12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed.
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the tops and allow it to set before serving.

Notes

  • Swap regular flour with a quality gluten-free baking blend for a gluten-free version.
  • Add a touch of nutmeg for additional warm spice flavor.
  • Serve with coffee, tea, or a glass of cold milk.
  • These cookies make an excellent addition to holiday cookie trays.