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Coffee Cake Cookies: Easy Gilmore Girls Inspired Treats to Bake

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These cozy coffee cake cookies combine the classic cinnamon-streusel topping of coffee cake with a soft, chewy cookie base. Inspired by Gilmore Girls, they’re quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for brunch, potlucks, or a comforting coffee break.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 cup cold cubed butter, and a pinch of salt. Blend with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Chill in the fridge.
  3. Whisk together 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in 1 large egg, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Dough will be thick and sticky.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Press a generous pinch of streusel onto each cookie, pressing lightly so it sticks.
  9. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until cookies are set and edges are just golden. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even results.
  10. Cool cookies on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Optional: Whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and coconut yogurt. Chill streusel topping for best crumbly texture. If cookies spread too much, chill dough balls before baking. Add fruit or nuts for variations. Cookies are best served fresh and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.

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