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Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies to Charm Your Taste Buds Recipe

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These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies combine the classic flavors of a cinnamon coffee cake with the convenience of a cookie. Featuring a tender, moist dough with a sweet cinnamon streusel topping and a smooth vanilla icing drizzle, these cookies are perfect for breakfast, a coffee break, or a delightful dessert. With their subtle spice and buttery richness, they are sure to charm your taste buds and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour

Streusel Topping

  • 1/4 cup Butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • Pinch of Salt

Icing

  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • Splash of Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Make Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar. Beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make cookies tough.
  3. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour (start with 1/3 cup and add more if needed), ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Use your fingers or a fork to combine the ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart. Gently create a small indent in the center of each cookie to hold the streusel topping.
  5. Add Streusel Topping: Fill each indent generously with the prepared streusel mixture, pressing lightly so it sticks to the dough.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown. Avoid over-baking to keep the cookies soft and tender.
  7. Prepare Icing: While the cookies bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust the milk quantity as needed to achieve a drizzle consistency.
  8. Finish Cookies: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet. Drizzle the vanilla icing over the cookies in a zigzag pattern using a spoon or piping bag. Allow icing to set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough; mix until ingredients are just combined for tender cookies.
  • The amount of flour in the streusel can be adjusted to get the desired crumbly texture.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use a milk substitute in the icing.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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