Name: Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened (113 g); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (100 g); 1 cup brown sugar (215 g); 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (325 g); 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup butter, softened (56 g); 1/4 cup brown sugar (54 g); 1/3 – 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (43-65 g); 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup powdered sugar (56 g); 1 tbsp milk; Splash of vanilla extract

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened (113 g)

1/2 cup vegetable oil (100 g)

1 cup brown sugar (215 g)

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp cinnamon

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (325 g)

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup butter, softened (56 g)

1/4 cup brown sugar (54 g)

1/3 to 1/2 cup flour (43-65 g)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup powdered sugar (56 g)

1 tbsp milk

Splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar. Mix for a couple of minutes until the mixture is smooth, lighter in color, and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing again until fully combined.

Step 2: Add the cinnamon, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix until just combined without overworking the dough.

Step 3: To prepare the streusel, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, pinch of salt, and 1/3 cup flour in a separate bowl. Mix with a spoon or your fingers until the mixture sticks together but can crumble easily. If it doesn’t crumble, gradually add up to 2 tablespoons more flour until it does.

Step 4: Using a large cookie scoop (about 1/4 cup), portion balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Press an indent into the center of each ball using the back of the scoop or your fingers.

Step 5: Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of the streusel mixture into each indentation on the cookies.

Step 6: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden.

Step 7: While the cookies bake, prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and a splash of vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and runny.

Step 8: Once the cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle the icing generously over the tops. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use a cookie scoop to ensure evenly sized cookies that bake uniformly.

For a nuttier flavor, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping.

If you prefer a stronger cinnamon taste, increase the cinnamon in the dough and streusel by 1/2 teaspoon each.

For dairy-free versions, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use non-dairy milk in the icing.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To keep them fresh longer, refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat briefly in the microwave for about 10 seconds before serving to soften the cookies and refresh the flavors. The icing may soften when stored, so drizzle extra before serving if desired.

FAQs

Can I use all butter instead of butter and oil?

Yes, you can substitute the vegetable oil with an equal amount of softened butter for a richer flavor, but the texture might be slightly less tender.

How do I know when the cookies are done?

The edges should be set and slightly golden, but the center may still feel soft. They will firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking to keep a chewy texture.