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Delicious copycat coffee cake cookies with a crumbly topping and rich flavors.

Copycat Coffee Cake Cookies

These Copycat Coffee Cake Cookies blend the comforting flavors of coffee cake into a soft and chewy cookie, perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened Use room-temperature ingredients for better texture.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract Use high-quality for best flavor.
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Crumb Topping
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Filling and Topping
  1. In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon for the filling. Set aside.
  2. For the crumb topping, mix together ½ cup flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a separate bowl until crumbly.
Assembly and Baking
  1. To assemble, take a tablespoonful of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon filling in the center.
  2. Fold the dough around the filling, then roll it into a ball.
  3. Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet and top each with a little of the crumb topping.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For lighter cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container; they stay fresh for about a week or can be frozen for up to three months.