Dessert

Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

ByVictor Layne November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Introduction

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

The image shows a close-up view of multiple soft, round cookies placed on white parchment paper over a white marbled surface. Each cookie has a textured, cracked surface with a golden-brown color and small peanut chunks on top. Across the top of the cookies, there is a thin drizzle of white icing, creating fine lines that contrast with the cookie's rough texture. In the background, more cookies are arranged slightly out of focus on a white plate. 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)

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

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 large mixing bowl, blend 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 cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel. Add flour a little at a time until the mixture holds together but remains crumbly.
Step 6: Use a large cookie scoop to place dough balls 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.
Step 8: Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel topping into each indent.
Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies turn golden around the edges.
Step 10: While the cookies bake, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until the icing is smooth and runny.
Step 11: Let the cookies cool slightly on a wire rack, then drizzle with the icing for a sweet finishing touch.

Tips & Variations

For extra texture, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the streusel topping.
If you prefer a more intense cinnamon flavor, increase cinnamon in both dough and streusel slightly.
Use light brown sugar for a milder sweetness or dark brown sugar for deeper molasses notes.
To make these cookies gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend of equal measure.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to 2 months. To enjoy, thaw at room temperature and optionally warm slightly before serving. The icing drizzle may soften over time but still adds delightful sweetness.

How to Serve

The image shows several soft, round cookies on a white marbled surface. The closest cookie in the front has a rough texture with peanut pieces on top and thin white glaze lines drizzled across in a neat pattern. Behind it, more cookies are visible, similarly shaped with light brown color and the same white glaze drizzle. In the background, there is a white plate with more cookies on it, slightly out of focus. The lighting is bright, highlighting the cookies' moist texture and making the glaze shine gently. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours before baking. This can enhance the flavors and make the dough easier to handle.

What if I don’t have vegetable oil?

You can substitute an equal amount of melted butter or a neutral oil like canola oil. This may slightly affect the cookie texture but will still yield delicious results.

Victor Layne

Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

Introduction