Description
These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies combine the beloved flavors of classic coffee cake with the convenience of cookie form. Featuring a cinnamon-spiced dough, a crumbly streusel topping, and a luscious icing drizzle, these cookies make a perfect Thanksgiving dessert or cozy snack inspired by the charm of Stars Hollow.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Dough
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp 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 cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Icing Drizzle
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- Splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix the Dough Base: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in the cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the streusel sticks together yet remains crumbly. If too loose, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a large cookie scoop, portion dough balls onto a lined baking sheet. Press an indent into the center of each dough ball with the back of the scoop or your fingers.
- Fill with Streusel: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared streusel topping into the indent of each cookie ball for a flavorful crunch.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Prepare the Icing Drizzle: While cookies bake, mix powdered sugar, milk, and a splash of vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and runny.
- Drizzle Icing and Serve: Once cookies have cooled slightly on a rack, drizzle the icing generously over each cookie to finish them with a sweet touch. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the flour quantity in the streusel topping gradually to ensure a perfect crumbly texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to maintain tender cookies.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine, egg with flax egg, and milk with a plant milk alternative.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Ensure cookies cool slightly before icing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gilmore Girls coffee cake cookies, cinnamon cookies, streusel topping, Thanksgiving dessert, coffee cake cookies, iced cookies, cinnamon spice cookies
