Description
These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies are a delightful blend of soft cookie dough with a cinnamon-infused streusel topping and a sweet icing drizzle. Inspired by the cozy charm of Stars Hollow, these cookies are perfect for Thanksgiving dessert or any time you crave a warm, cinnamon-spiced treat with a coffee cake vibe.
Ingredients
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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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies to golden perfection.
- Mix Cinnamon Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. Gradually stir in cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour until just combined into a soft dough.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Adjust flour by adding one tablespoon at a time if needed until the mixture holds together while remaining crumbly.
- Form Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop, place dough balls on a lined baking sheet. Make an indent in the center of each ball with the back of the scoop or your fingers.
- Add Streusel: Generously fill each indent with the prepared streusel to create a flavorful cinnamon crumb topping.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and cookies are set.
- Make Icing Drizzle: While cookies bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Finish Cookies: After removing cookies from the oven, let them cool slightly. Then drizzle the icing over the warm cookies for a luscious finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- The streusel should be crumbly but stick together when pressed; adjust flour if mixture is too loose.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking on the baking sheet.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add a pinch more cinnamon to the dough or streusel.
- Allow cookies to cool before storing in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- The icing drizzle can be adjusted for thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gilmore Girls, coffee cake cookies, cinnamon streusel, Thanksgiving dessert, soft cookies, cinnamon cookies, icing drizzle
