Delectable Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Recipe
This Delectable Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake is a delightful baked treat inspired by the beloved TV show. Featuring a tender cinnamon-spiced dough, a crumbly cinnamon streusel topping, and a luscious sweet icing drizzle, these coffee cake cookies offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy coffee break, this recipe is both charming and delicious, evoking the cozy atmosphere of Stars Hollow.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18-20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake Dough Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (325 grams)
Streusel Topping Ingredients
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Icing Drizzle Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- Splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the coffee cake cookies to golden perfection.
- Mix Dough Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring good incorporation of all ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix thoroughly to achieve a consistent batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the batter. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could toughen the dough.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour (starting with 1/3 cup), cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the mixture holds together but remains crumbly. Add more flour, tablespoon by tablespoon, if necessary to reach this texture.
- Form Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop, portion dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, spacing them evenly.
- Create Indents and Add Streusel: Press an indent into the center of each dough ball using the back of the scoop or your fingers. Spoon a generous amount of streusel topping into each indent to create a flavorful center.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges and set.
- Prepare Icing: While the cookies are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly runny.
- Cool and Drizzle: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on a wire rack. Once warm but no longer hot, drizzle the icing over the top using a spoon or piping method for a delightful finishing touch.
Notes
- Adjust flour quantity in streusel carefully to maintain a crumbly, not doughy, texture.
- Use softened butter for both dough and streusel to ensure even mixing.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before applying icing to prevent it from melting excessively.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the icing.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Gilmore Girls, coffee cake, cinnamon cookies, streusel topping, icing drizzle, dessert, baking
