Description
These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies combine the best of coffee cake and cookies into one delightful treat. Soft and tender with a cinnamon-spiced streusel topping, these cookies deliver the comforting flavors of classic coffee cake in an easy-to-make cookie form. Optional chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips add texture and bursts of sweetness, making them perfect for breakfast, snack time, 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 prevent sticking and ensure even 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, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then stir in the vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid dense cookies.
- Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips: If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips into the dough for added texture and flavor.
- Make the 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.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Streusel: Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each cookie dough ball for that signature coffee cake crunch and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft and tender.
- 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 firm up and hold their shape.
Notes
- You can substitute nuts with your favorite variety or omit them for a nut-free version.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help control spreading if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute butter with vegan butter and ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- 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, soft cookies, chocolate chip cookies, nut cookies, baking cookies
