why make this recipe
These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies taste like a small coffee cake in cookie form. They bring warm cinnamon and a crunchy streusel on top. They bake fast and give you sweet, soft centers with crisp edges. They pair well with coffee or tea and please a crowd.
introduction
This recipe mixes a simple cookie dough with cinnamon and a crumbly streusel. You can add nuts or mini chocolate chips if you like. The cookies stay soft inside and have a crunchy topping. They are great for breakfasts, snacks, or parties.
how to make Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
Follow the steps below to make the cookies. Read the ingredients and directions first so you are ready. Scoop the dough, add streusel, and bake until the edges are light gold.
Ingredients :
- 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
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the dry mix to the wet mix slowly and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips if you use them.
- Make the streusel: combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to place dough balls on the baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle streusel generously on top of each cookie dough ball.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
how to serve Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
Serve the cookies slightly warm or at room temperature. They go well with a cup of coffee, tea, or milk. Place them on a plate for guests or pack them in a small box for a gift.
how to store Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For up to 1 week, keep them in the fridge in an airtight container. To freeze, place cookies in a single layer on a tray until firm, then move them to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the oven.
tips to make Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
- Use room-temperature butter and eggs so the dough mixes evenly.
- Do not overmix the dough once you add the flour. Overmixing makes cookies tough.
- Scoop dough with a cookie scoop for even size and bake time.
- Press streusel gently so it sticks during baking.
- Check the cookies at 10 minutes; pull them when edges are light gold but centers still soft.
variation (if any)
- Omit nuts and chips for a plain coffee cake cookie.
- Swap nuts for dried fruit like raisins or chopped dates.
- Add a simple glaze (powdered sugar + milk) after cooling for extra sweetness.
- Use brown butter for a deeper, nutty flavor.
FAQs
Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes. You can chill the dough in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Let it sit at room temperature a few minutes before scooping.
Q: Can I freeze the unbaked dough?
A: Yes. Freeze scooped dough balls on a tray. Once firm, move to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, add 1–2 minutes to baking time.
Q: How do I keep the cookies soft?
A: Do not overbake. Remove when the edges are light gold and centers are soft. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them moist.
Q: Can I use salted butter?
A: Yes. If you use salted butter, skip any extra salt in the recipe or reduce it slightly.
Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
A: You can try a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, but texture may change. Watch baking time and test one batch first.
Conclusion
For another take on these cookies, you can see a detailed recipe and photos at The Palatable Life’s Gilmore Girls coffee cake cookies page. If you want a how-to guide and tips from a popular kitchen source, check out Taste of Home’s guide to the viral Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies.
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Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delicious cookies that taste like coffee cake, featuring warm cinnamon and a crunchy streusel topping.
Ingredients
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the dry mix to the wet mix slowly and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips if you use them.
- Make the streusel: combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to place dough balls on the baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle streusel generously on top of each cookie dough ball.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a variation, omit nuts and chips for a plain cookie, or add dried fruit for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg