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Coffee Cake Cookies with Cinnamon Crumble

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These Coffee Cake Cookies with Cinnamon Crumble are soft, pillowy cookies topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel, inspired by classic coffee cake and cozy Gilmore Girls vibes. They come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and are perfect for brunch, gifting, or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (can use half whole wheat for a nuttier flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (use dairy-free butter if needed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • For the Cinnamon Crumble Topping:
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and 3 tablespoons cold butter. Use your fingers or a fork to blend until you have pea-sized clumps. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  5. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined. Mix in 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Optional: Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes for fluffier cookies.
  8. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
  9. Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of cinnamon crumble over each cookie, pressing lightly so it sticks.
  10. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set but soft.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  12. Optional glaze: Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

For best results, cream butter and sugars thoroughly and keep the crumble topping cold until baking. You can substitute Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for sour cream, and use gluten-free flour or dairy-free butter as needed. Add fruit or nuts for variations. Cookies are best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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