Description
Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies blend the rich, buttery flavor of classic coffee cake into perfectly sized cookies topped with a cinnamon streusel. These soft, moist cookies combine the warmth of cinnamon with optional nuts and chocolate chips, making them a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and toughening the cookies.
- Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips if using, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and stir until crumbly, creating the streusel topping.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Streusel Topping: Generously sprinkle the streusel mixture over each dough ball to add a flavorful crunchy topping.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft and tender.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely, which helps them set perfectly without breaking.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the chopped nuts.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with dried cranberries or raisins for a fruity twist.
- Ensure not to overmix the dough to maintain soft, tender cookies.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For an extra touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: coffee cake cookies, cinnamon streusel cookies, Gilmore Girls cookie recipe, soft cookies, coffee cake inspired
