Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe
Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies combine the best of both worlds: the tender, moist texture of coffee cake with the convenient, handheld form of a cookie. These cookies are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, loaded with optional nuts and mini chocolate chips, and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel for a delightful crunch. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, they bring a cozy coffeehouse vibe to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes, which is essential for a tender cookie texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined, imparting rich flavor to the dough.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure an even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips if using, to add texture and flavor variation.
- Prepare the 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, forming the classic streusel topping.
- Scoop cookie dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Add streusel topping: Generously sprinkle the crumbly streusel topping over each cookie dough ball, creating a sweet and crunchy contrast to the soft cookie.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft for that perfect coffee cake texture.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes on the sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts.
- Mini chocolate chips add a bit of sweetness, but they are optional if you prefer a more traditional coffee cake flavor.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent spreading and for easy cleanup.
- The streusel topping can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated if needed.
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