Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies, a perfect treat for coffee lovers. These cookies are an irresistible blend of soft, buttery dough topped with a sweet streusel that adds a charming twist to traditional cookies. Ideal for cozy brunches, festive gatherings, or simply enjoying with your favorite cup of coffee, these cookies will quickly become a staple in your baking repertoire. With easy preparation steps and the option to customize with nuts or chocolate chips, this recipe caters to both novice and seasoned bakers alike. Treat yourself and share the joy of these nostalgic cookies inspired by the beloved show!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream until combined.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Roll cookie dough into balls (1 ½ inches) and place on the baking sheet; create indentations with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with streusel topping and press slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let cool before transferring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg