Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
These coffee cake cookies combine the soft, crumbly goodness of coffee cake with the ease of a cookie, creating a delightful snack perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup streusel topping (mixed oats, brown sugar, and flour)
- 1 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips Optional for added flavor and texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly blended.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if desired.
Baking
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Sprinkle streusel topping generously over each cookie dough mound.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
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Notes
To ensure your coffee cake cookies turn out perfectly, measure flour accurately, chill dough for at least 30 minutes before scooping, and keep an eye on the cookies while baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.