Dessert

Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

ByElla Hart November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Introduction

These Delectable Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies bring the cozy charm of Stars Hollow to your kitchen. Combining tender cinnamon dough with a crumbly streusel topping and a sweet icing drizzle, they make a perfect Thanksgiving dessert or anytime treat.

The image shows several soft brown cookies with crumbly texture on a white marbled surface, each cookie topped with a thin drizzle of white icing arranged in irregular lines across their rough cracked tops. The cookies look thick and chunky with uneven surfaces and a slightly golden tinge around the edges. In the background, some cookies are placed on a white plate, maintaining a neat and clean look. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups flour (325 grams)

For the 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

For the Icing Drizzle:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
Splash of vanilla

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the egg and vanilla, mixing thoroughly to combine.
Step 4: Gradually stir in the cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to form the streusel. Adjust the flour by adding 1 tablespoon at a time if the mixture isn’t crumbly but sticks together.
Step 6: Use a large cookie scoop to form dough balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7: Press an indent into the top of each dough ball using the back of the scoop or your fingers, then fill each indent generously with streusel topping.
Step 8: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until golden and set but still soft.
Step 9: While the cookies bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a smooth, runny icing.
Step 10: Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then drizzle the icing over the tops for a sweet finishing touch.

Tips & Variations

For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top of the streusel before baking.
Swap vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a subtle tropical twist.
If you prefer a thicker icing, reduce the milk slightly or add more powdered sugar.
Use a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for a nuttier texture and added fiber.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften before serving.