Description

Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies are buttery, soft, and topped with a crumbly cinnamon streusel and a sweet vanilla glaze. Inspired by the cozy charm of Stars Hollow, these cookies capture the essence of classic coffee cake in a handheld treat — perfect with a steaming cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookies:

2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Streusel Topping:

¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
6 tablespoons (85 g) cold butter, cubed

For the Glaze:

½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make Streusel: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then chill while preparing dough.
Make Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
Combine: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
Scoop and Top: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly, then top each with chilled streusel.
Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

Make Ahead: Chill cookie dough for up to 48 hours to deepen flavor.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freezing: Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 2 months.
Variations: Add espresso powder for mocha flavor, swap glaze with maple syrup, or include nuts in the streusel.
Serving: Pair with hot coffee, chai, or hot cocoa for the ultimate Gilmore Girls-inspired treat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cookies, Fall Recipes
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies, Coffee Cake Cookies, Cinnamon Streusel Cookies, Cozy Cookie Recipes, Fall Baking, Coffee Desserts