Coffee Cake Cookies with Cinnamon Streusel

Coffee Cake Cookies bring the cozy flavor of classic coffee cake into a soft, sweet, handheld cookie. They have a buttery cookie base, a cinnamon brown sugar pecan topping, and a simple powdered sugar glaze drizzled over the top. The result is a tender cookie with just the right amount of crunch and sweetness in every bite.

This coffee cake cookie recipe is easy enough for beginner bakers and satisfying enough for anyone who loves bakery-style cookies. The ingredients are familiar, the steps are straightforward, and there is no need to chill the dough before baking. Whether you want a sweet treat for a holiday dessert tray, a cozy weekend bake, or something special to enjoy with coffee or tea, these cookies are a delicious choice.

Why You’ll Love Coffee Cake Cookies

• Classic coffee cake flavor: These cookies capture the familiar combination of buttery dough, cinnamon, brown sugar, and sweet glaze in a fun cookie form.
• Easy to make gluten-free: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version, or use all-purpose flour if that is what you have on hand.
• Three layers of texture: The soft cookie base, crunchy pecan topping, and smooth glaze make every bite more interesting than a standard cookie.
• No dough chilling required: The dough can be mixed, scooped, topped, and baked right away, which makes this recipe convenient for last-minute baking.
• Great for many occasions: Serve these coffee cake cookies for holidays, family gatherings, dessert tables, brunch, or a simple afternoon treat.
• Simple ingredients: Flour, sugar, eggs, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, pecans, and powdered sugar come together to create a bakery-style cookie without complicated steps.

What You Need To Make Coffee Cake Cookies

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowl
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Ice cream scoop
• Cookie sheets
• Parchment paper
• Wire rack

Ingredients You Need To Make Coffee Cake Cookies

• 1:1 gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
• Sugar
• Kosher salt
• Eggs
• Cream of tartar
• Baking soda
• Vanilla extract
• Butter, at room temperature
• Chopped pecans
• Ground cinnamon
• Brown sugar
• Powdered sugar
• Milk

How To Make Coffee Cake Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Add the sugar and room-temperature butter to a mixing bowl.
3. Mix on high for 5 minutes, until the mixture is light and well combined.
4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything mixes evenly.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
6. Mix in the vanilla extract.
7. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
8. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again to make sure the dough is evenly mixed.
9. In a separate bowl, stir together the chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, and packed brown sugar for the topping.
10. Use an ice cream scoop to portion the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
11. Sprinkle the cinnamon pecan topping over each cookie.
12. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are no longer shiny and the edges are barely golden brown.
13. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
14. Mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

Commonly Asked Questions

Can I Use Regular Milk in the Glaze?

Yes. Regular milk works well in the glaze. You can also use your favorite dairy-free milk if you prefer. Either option will create a smooth, sweet drizzle for the cooled cookies.

Do I Need to Refrigerate the Dough?

No. This coffee cake cookie dough does not need to be refrigerated before baking. Once the dough is mixed, you can scoop it onto the prepared cookie sheets, add the topping, and bake right away.

How Long Do They Last?

When stored in an airtight container, these cookies should stay fresh for up to one week. Let the glaze set before stacking them to help keep the cookies looking neat.

Can I Double the Recipe?

Yes. This recipe can be doubled if you need more cookies for a gathering or dessert tray. Use additional cookie sheets or bake in batches, and check the cookies as they bake so the edges do not get too dark.

Coffee Cake Cookies

These Coffee Cake Cookies have a soft, buttery cookie base, a cinnamon brown sugar pecan topping, and a sweet glaze. They are perfect for dessert, holidays, or pairing with a warm cup of coffee.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 30 cookies

Calories: 145 kcal

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowl
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Ice cream scoop
• Cookie sheets
• Wire rack

Ingredients

For the Cookies

• 2 ½ cups 1:1 gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
• 1 ⅓ cups sugar
• ¾ tsp kosher salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter room temperature

For the Topping

• 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup packed brown sugar

For the Glaze

• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Add the sugar and butter to a mixing bowl and mix on high for 5 minutes.
3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
5. Add the dry ingredients and mix on high until just incorporated.
6. Scrape down the sides again and make sure the dough is evenly mixed.
7. In a separate bowl, mix the chopped pecans, cinnamon, and brown sugar for the topping.
8. Scoop equal portions of dough onto the cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
9. Sprinkle the topping over the cookies.
10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are no longer shiny and the edges are barely golden brown.
11. Remove the cookies from the oven and cool them on a wire rack.
12. Once cooled, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookie
Calories: 145 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 10 g
Sugar: 14 g

These Coffee Cake Cookies are a comforting way to enjoy the flavors of coffee cake in cookie form. The buttery dough keeps them soft, the cinnamon pecan topping adds a sweet crunch, and the glaze gives them that familiar coffee cake finish. They are easy to prepare, simple to serve, and ideal for sharing, though they are just as enjoyable for a quiet treat at home.

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