Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
Blend the nostalgia of Gilmore Girls with comforting flavors of classic coffee cake in these soft, buttery cookies, perfect for enjoying with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped nuts Optional
- ½ cup powdered sugar For dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream, starting and finishing with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- If using nuts, fold them into the cookie dough.
Baking
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For an optional finishing touch, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
For the best results, use room temperature ingredients, avoid overmixing the dough, and consider chilling the dough for enhanced flavor and texture. They can also be customized by adding chocolate chips or different spices.