Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies

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Cozy, crumb-topped cookies inspired by Stars Hollow ☕🍪

These Gilmore Girls–style Coffee Cake Cookies bring all the cozy, small-town charm right to your kitchen. Soft, cakey centers, buttery cinnamon streusel, and a sweet glaze make them perfect for coffee breaks, brunch, or a weekend binge-watching session. They’re quick to prep, beginner-friendly, and deliver that comforting bakery-style flavor without any fuss. If you love warm cinnamon treats or anything that pairs beautifully with a fresh cup of coffee, these cookies will become a new favorite.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Servings: 16 cookies

📝 Ingredients

For the Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Cookies

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Cooling rack

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Make the streusel:
    In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in melted butter and stir until crumbly. Set aside.
  2. Cream the butter & sugars:
    In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). 😊
  3. Add wet ingredients:
    Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add dry ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet mixture and mix just until combined—don’t overmix!
  5. Shape the cookies:
    Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Press the centers slightly to make a shallow well.
  6. Add the streusel:
    Generously pile the cinnamon crumble on top—more is more! 😍
  7. Bake:
    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–12 minutes. Cookies should look set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  8. Glaze them:
    Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. ✨

💡 Pro Tips

  • Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. They stay soft!
  • Make ahead: Both the dough and streusel freeze beautifully for grab-and-bake convenience.
  • Extra bakery look: Add a second drizzle of glaze once the first sets.
  • Flavor twist: Add a pinch of nutmeg or swap vanilla glaze for maple glaze for serious fall vibes.

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