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A stack of soft coffee cake cookies with cinnamon streusel and vanilla glaze drizzle
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Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large eg g
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup all -purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together softened butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients at low speed until no streaks remain.
  • Prepare the streusel topping in a small bowl by combining 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; use a fork or pastry cutter to cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Scoop 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
  • Use your thumb or a small spoon to create a slight indentation in the center of each dough ball and fill with a tablespoon of streusel, pressing it down gently.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.