Description
Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional coffee cake, transforming the classic flavors into soft, chewy cookies topped with a cinnamon streusel. These cookies combine a buttery dough with warm cinnamon spices, optional nuts and chocolate chips, and a crumbly streusel topping, making them perfect for a cozy snack or dessert.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, usually about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Optional Add-ins: If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips into the dough for added texture and flavor.
- Prepare 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 to create the streusel topping.
- Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop the dough and place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Top with Streusel: Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each cookie dough ball to add a sweet, crunchy layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft for a tender bite.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- You can omit the nuts and chocolate chips for a simple coffee cake flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Optional: Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies, coffee cake cookies, cinnamon streusel cookies, easy cookie recipe, cinnamon cookies, chocolate chip cookies, walnut cookies
