Description
A delightful recipe for Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies that combines the classic flavors of coffee cake with the convenience of a cookie.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- Pinch of salt (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon milk (add more drops if needed for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is crumbly. Pop it in the fridge while you prepare the cookie dough.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, oil, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Next, stir in the cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into balls, about 2 tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, create a shallow well in the center of each dough ball. Spoon the chilled streusel mixture into the wells, pressing it lightly to help it stick.
- Pop the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look dry. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth icing. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies, letting it drip down the sides for an extra-special touch.
Notes
To ensure your Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies turn out perfectly soft and delicious, consider experimenting with ingredients, chilling the streusel, not overbaking, and getting creative with mix-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 20