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Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies

Warm and Cozy Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies Recipe

These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies blend the warmth of classic coffee cake with cookie flair, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Can use margarine or a non-dairy alternative for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used, but forgo the caramel undertones.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan version, use a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can adjust based on taste preferences.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired icing consistency.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  4. Gradually mix in baking soda, baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour until just combined.
  5. Prepare the streusel topping by combining butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
  6. Portion cookie dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Create indentations in each cookie dough ball and fill with the streusel mixture.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for icing until smooth.
  11. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and let set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing during gatherings, reminiscent of cozy moments at the Dragonfly Inn.

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