Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe
These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies are a delightful blend of soft, cinnamon-infused cookie dough topped with a crumbly streusel and finished with a sweet icing drizzle. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy occasion, they capture the comforting flavors of classic coffee cake in a portable cookie form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (325 grams)
Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Icing Drizzle
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- Splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies to golden perfection.
- Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, blend together the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine. Gradually add the cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour, stirring gently until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Mix Streusel: In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the mixture clings together but remains crumbly. If it is too loose, add flour one tablespoon at a time until the desired crumbly texture is achieved.
- Shape Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop, form dough balls onto a lined baking sheet. Press an indent into the center of each dough ball using the back of the scoop or your fingers to create space for the streusel topping.
- Add Streusel: Fill each indent generously with the prepared streusel, making sure each cookie will have a flavorful, crumbly topping.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Prepare Icing: While the cookies bake, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and runny.
- Finish Cookies: After removing the cookies from the oven and allowing them to cool slightly, drizzle the icing generously over the top for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened for both dough and streusel to ensure proper mixing.
- The flour quantity in the streusel is adjustable to get the right crumbly texture; add gradually.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft inside.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine and use a dairy-free milk alternative for the icing.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Coffee Cake Cookies, Gilmore Girls Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Streusel Cookies, Thanksgiving Dessert, Iced Cookies, Soft Cookies
