Description
These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies combine the soft, tender crumb of classic coffee cake with the convenience of a cookie. Featuring a cinnamon-spiced dough, a buttery streusel topping, and a sweet vanilla glaze, these cookies bring all the comfort of a morning coffee cake in portable, delicious bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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
Streusel Topping
- 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
Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (56 g)
- 1 tbsp milk
- Splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing 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, then mix again until fully incorporated. Gradually add the cinnamon, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Start by adding 1/3 cup of flour and mix with a spoon or your hand. The streusel should stick together but also crumble easily when pinched between your fingers. If it feels too wet, add additional flour one tablespoon at a time until the desired crumbly texture is achieved.
- Shape Cookies and Add Streusel: Using a large 1/4-cup cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them adequately. Press an indent in the center of each cookie ball using the back of the scoop or your fingers. Generously sprinkle a couple tablespoons of the streusel mixture into the indent on each cookie.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the streusel topping is set.
- Prepare Icing: While the cookies bake, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and runny.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the cookies have cooled slightly but are still warm, drizzle the prepared icing generously over each cookie. Allow the icing to set a bit before serving. Enjoy your delightful Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies!
Notes
- Adjust flour in streusel carefully; too much will make it dry, too little will prevent crumbling.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a tiny bit on the glaze as well.
- Cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for both dough and streusel for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: coffee cake cookies, cinnamon cookies, streusel cookies, Gilmore Girls recipe, easy cookie recipe, breakfast cookies
