Description
These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies combine the soft, crumbly texture of coffee cake with the convenience of a cookie. Richly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and topped with a buttery streusel and a sweet icing drizzle, these cookies are perfect for an indulgent snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 120g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 80ml sunflower oil
- 170g light brown sugar
- 1 large, free range egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 350g plain flour
Streusel Topping
- 50g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 40g light brown sugar
- 75g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Icing Drizzle
- 100g icing sugar
- 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter, Sugar and Oil: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand whisk, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and sunflower oil until the mixture is light and fluffy. This ensures a soft, moist cookie base.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing until fully combined for added flavor and moisture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the plain flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. Chill the dough for 1 hour to help control spread during baking.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine butter, light brown sugar, flour, and spices. Rub together with your fingers until the mixture reaches a breadcrumb consistency that sticks when pressed. If too wet, add more flour one tablespoon at a time.
- Scoop Cookie Dough: Remove the cookie dough from the fridge. Using a cookie scoop or by portioning golf ball-sized pieces, form balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Add Streusel: Create a small indent in the center of each cookie ball with a spoon and generously fill it with the streusel topping. This adds a rich, textured center.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Icing Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix the icing sugar and water until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved. Adjust thickness by adding more icing sugar or water as needed.
- Drizzle Icing Over Cookies: Using a small spoon, drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies. Allow the icing to set before serving for the perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the butter used is at room temperature for easier creaming and better dough texture.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading during baking, resulting in thicker cookies.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- The streusel topping is crucial for replicating the coffee cake flavor and texture; do not skimp on it.
- Adjust the icing drizzle thickness according to your preference for sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gilmore Girls, coffee cake cookies, cinnamon cookies, streusel topping, spiced cookies, iced cookies, dessert recipes
