Description

These Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies bring the cozy charm of Stars Hollow straight to your kitchen. Soft, buttery cookies topped with cinnamon streusel and a sweet glaze, they’re perfect as Thanksgiving desserts, afternoon snacks, or coffee-time treats.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookies:

1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Streusel Topping:

1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Glaze:

1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make Cookie Dough: Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
Prepare Streusel: Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough onto trays, flatten slightly, and top with streusel.
Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Chill dough 15 minutes if sticky to keep cookies from spreading.
Don’t overbake — centers should stay soft.
Double the streusel topping if you love extra crunch.
Add a pinch of nutmeg for more warmth.
Glaze only when cookies are fully cooled so it sets properly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Cookies / Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Keywords: Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies, Coffee Cake Cookies, Streusel Cookies, Yummy Cookies, Cookie Desserts, Thanksgiving Desserts, Easy Cookies, Sweet Snacks Recipes