Apple Crumb Cookies

If you love apple pie and crumb cake, you’ll fall in love with these Apple Crumb Cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with warm cinnamon-spiced apples, these cookies are topped with a buttery crumb streusel that makes every bite feel like fall in cookie form.

They’re perfect for autumn baking, holiday cookie trays, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea. These cookies combine the best of pie, cake, and cookies in one irresistible treat that’s guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup finely diced apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

For the Crumb Topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Optional Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation Steps

Step 1: Make the Crumb Topping

• In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare Cookie Dough

• In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

• In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.

Step 4: Fold in Apples

• Gently fold in diced apples.

Step 5: Shape Cookies

• Scoop cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Press lightly to flatten, then sprinkle each with crumb topping.

Step 6: Bake

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.

Step 7: Glaze and Serve

• Optional: Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Variation

• Apple Caramel Cookies: Drizzle baked cookies with caramel sauce.
• Nutty Crumb Cookies: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumb topping.
• Glazed Apple Crumb Cookies: Use a maple glaze instead of vanilla.
• Pumpkin Twist: Add 1/4 cup pumpkin puree to the dough for fall fusion.
• Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with hot apple cider or spiced tea.
• Serve as part of a fall dessert platter with apple pie bars and pumpkin cookies.
• Wrap in festive bags for holiday cookie swaps.
• Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time / Cooking Time / Total Time

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 14 minutes
• Total Time: ~35 minutes

Nutritional Info (per cookie, approx. 18 cookies)

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fat: 7g
• Sodium: 95mg

Conclusion

These Apple Crumb Cookies combine the cozy flavors of apple pie and crumb cake in a soft, chewy cookie. With spiced apples, buttery streusel topping, and optional glaze, they’re perfect for fall baking, holiday gatherings, or anytime you crave a comforting treat.