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Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake

Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies for Cozy Gatherings

Delight in the cozy nostalgia of Gilmore Girls with these scrumptious coffee cake cookies, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup softened butter can substitute with margarine for a dairy-free version
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil melted coconut oil can be used
  • 1 cup brown sugar light brown sugar offers a milder taste
  • 1 large egg can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best results
  • 1 tsp cinnamon pumpkin pie spice can be an alternative
  • 1 tsp baking soda ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1/4 tsp salt no substitutions required
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour a gluten-free flour mix works as an alternative
For the Sweet Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar coconut powdered sugar is a dairy-free option
  • 2 tbsp milk any milk, including plant-based, can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture. Mix on low speed until combined.
  4. Gradually sift in the dry ingredients: cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour. Mix gently.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the streusel topping.
  6. Portion the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Make indents in the center of each cookie dough ball and fill with the streusel mixture.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for icing.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle icing over each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.

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