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Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

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These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies combine the soft, cake-like texture of coffee cake with the convenience and fun of a cookie. Featuring a cinnamon-spiced streusel topping and a sweet glaze, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of buttery richness and cinnamon warmth, making them an irresistible treat for any coffee lover or dessert fan.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat the 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, lightened in color, and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing again until well incorporated. Gradually add the cinnamon, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until all ingredients are combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  2. Make the Streusel: In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, pinch of salt, and start by adding 1/3 cup flour. Mix using a spoon or your fingers until the mixture sticks together but still crumbles easily when pinched. If the streusel feels too wet or sticky, gradually add more flour by 1 tablespoon increments until the desired crumbly texture is achieved.
  3. Shape Cookies and Add Streusel: Using a large cookie scoop (about 1/4 cup size), scoop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them adequately. Press an indent into the center of each dough ball with the back of the scoop or your fingers. Fill the indents generously with the prepared streusel topping, pressing lightly so it stays in place.
  4. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft and tender crumb.
  5. Prepare and Drizzle Icing: While the cookies bake, prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Once the cookies have cooled slightly but are still warm, drizzle the icing generously over the tops. Allow icing to set before serving for best texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • The streusel topping texture is important: it should crumble easily but hold together when pressed.
  • Adjust the flour in the streusel carefully to get the right consistency.
  • If you prefer a thicker icing, use less milk; for thinner icing, add a bit more milk.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • These cookies are perfect alongside a cup of coffee or tea, true to their coffee cake inspiration.

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