Description
These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies blend the nostalgic flavors of classic coffee cake with the convenience of a cookie, delivering a crumbly cinnamon streusel and a silky icing drizzle in every bite. Perfect for Thanksgiving desserts or any cozy occasion, these cookies offer a delightful balance of buttery dough, spiced streusel, and sweet glaze.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Dough Ingredients
- 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 (325 grams) flour
Irresistible Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Luscious Icing Drizzle
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- Splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the cookies to golden perfection.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine. Gradually stir in the cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour until everything is just incorporated, forming the cinnamon dough.
- Prepare Streusel: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. The streusel should hold together when pinched but remain crumbly. Add additional flour one tablespoon at a time if needed to achieve the right texture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop, form dough balls on a lined baking sheet. Press an indent into the top of each dough ball with the back of the scoop or your fingers.
- Add Streusel: Generously fill each indent with the prepared streusel topping, ensuring every cookie has a flavorful crumbly burst.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until they turn golden brown around the edges.
- Make Icing Drizzle: While cookies bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and runny.
- Finish Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle them generously with the luscious icing for that perfect sweet finish.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for both dough and streusel to achieve the perfect texture.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to prevent tough cookies.
- Adjust flour in the streusel incrementally to maintain its crumbly texture.
- Cool cookies slightly before drizzling icing to prevent it from melting completely.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats on baking sheets to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- The dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking to enhance flavors and manage baking schedules.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gilmore Girls coffee cake cookies, cinnamon streusel cookies, thanksgiving dessert cookies, coffee cake inspired cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies with icing, holiday cookie recipe
