Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
Indulge in the delightful blend of coffee cake and cookie with these Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies. Each bite offers buttery richness, warm cinnamon spice, and a sweet streusel topping, reminiscent of cozy moments at Luke’s Diner. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat on a quiet afternoon, these cookies will transport you straight to Stars Hollow.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- If desired, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, keeping them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg