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Ultimate Soft Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies with Cinnamon Streusel

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Make these soft, buttery cookies that capture the comforting flavor of classic coffee cake, inspired by the cozy feeling of Stars Hollow. This easy recipe features a cinnamon swirl and a simple vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • For the Vanilla Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 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, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the sour cream until the dough comes together.
  4. Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture by combining the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
  5. Prepare the streusel topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the topping. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  6. To assemble the cookies, scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Roll the dough into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly, sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture over the top, and fold the edges over to slightly incorporate the cinnamon, creating a swirl effect.
  7. Roll the dough ball in the prepared streusel topping, pressing gently so the topping adheres. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cookies cool, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if the glaze is too thick, or more powdered sugar if it is too thin.
  10. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer coffee cake flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the main cookie dough.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the sugar in the vanilla glaze slightly.
  • You can make the streusel topping ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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