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Heavenly Coffee Cake Cookies with Crunchy Crumb Topping

Soft and chewy coffee cake cookies topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping.Finished with a sweet cinnamon glaze for bakery-style flavor.Easy homemade dessert ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cookies
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • For the Crumb Topping
  • ½ cup flour
  • cup brown sugar
  • teaspoons cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
  • Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Scoop the dough into large 3-tablespoon portions and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, create a shallow indentation in the center of each cookie.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the crumb topping ingredients until a crumbly mixture forms.
  • Fill each indentation generously with crumb topping.
  • Bake the Heavenly Coffee Cake Cookies for 9–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and serve.

Notes

  • Serve warm with coffee, tea, or milk.
  • Add a touch of maple extract to the glaze for extra flavor.
  • The crumb topping can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.
  • These cookies are ideal for holiday cookie trays and brunch spreads.