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Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies

Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies to Cozy Up Your Autumn

Delightful Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies to indulge in cozy gatherings this autumn.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup softened butter provides moisture and richness
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil adds tenderness
  • 1 cup brown sugar enhances sweetness
  • 1 large egg acts as a binder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla infuses flavor
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon adds coffee cake essence
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder keeps cookies soft
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour main ingredient for structure
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/4 cup softened butter creates crumbly texture
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup flour provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon elevates aroma
  • a pinch salt counterbalances sweetness
For the Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sweetens icing
  • 2 tablespoons milk thins the icing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla adds flavor

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Combine softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel topping until crumbly.
  7. Drop generous portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Fill the indent in each dough ball with the streusel topping.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  10. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family during the autumn season, evoking the cozy spirit of Stars Hollow.

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