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Tips & Variations
- Nut-Free Option: The recipe is naturally nut-free but works well with chopped pecans or walnuts in the crumble topping for added crunch.
- Dairy-Free Option: Swap butter for plant-based butter and use coconut yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Extra Spice: Add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger for more warmth.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer freshness.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these cookies with your favorite coffee or tea for a cozy treat.
For a more decadent twist, drizzle them with a simple vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk.

Pear Coffee Cake Cookies: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Soft, spiced cookies with fresh pears and a buttery crumble topping—perfect for coffee breaks or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (I like Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour)
- ½ tsp xanthan gum (skip if your flour blend already includes it)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup diced fresh pear (peeled and cored)
For the Crumble Topping:
- ⅓ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, xanthan gum (if needed), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth. Slowly add the dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the diced pear with a spatula. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
Step 3: Prepare the Crumble Topping
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Assemble and Bake
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle a generous pinch of crumble topping over each cookie.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe but firm pears like Bartlett or Anjou.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg