Description
Inspired by the cozy charm of Stars Hollow and the coffee-loving Gilmore Girls, these Coffee Cake Cookies blend the nostalgic flavor of classic coffee cake with the soft, chewy texture of a bakery-style cookie. With a buttery base, a cinnamon-sugar crumble topping, and a light glaze, these cookies are perfect for curling up with a hot mug of coffee and your favorite episode.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
For the streusel topping
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
For the glaze
½ cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the vanilla extract.
3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4 To make the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
5 Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Gently press down to flatten slightly, then top each cookie with a generous spoonful of streusel.
6 Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
7 For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
These cookies hold up well at room temperature for up to three days when stored in an airtight container. For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add a pinch to the cookie dough as well. If the glaze is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar. Perfect for brunch tables, gifting, or your next Gilmore Girls rewatch.