Merken Channel your inner Lorelai and Rory with these Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies. These soft and tender treats are inspired by the classic coffee cake you'd find at Luke's Diner, featuring a cinnamon-brown sugar streusel and a sweet vanilla glaze.
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With a total time of just 32 minutes, these vegetarian-friendly cookies are the perfect way to bring a taste of Stars Hollow into your kitchen. They capture the cozy, comforting essence of a warm coffee cake in a convenient, portable cookie form.
Ingredients
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- Cookie Dough: 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil; 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour.
- Streusel Topping: 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed; 1/3 to 1/2 cup (40–60 g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt.
- Icing: 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; Splash of vanilla extract.
Instructions
- Step 1
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 3
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Step 4
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Step 5
- In another bowl, prepare the streusel by combining softened butter, brown sugar, flour (starting with 1/3 cup and adding more as needed), ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Step 6
- Scoop the cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets (about 1½ tablespoons per cookie), leaving space between each. Gently press an indent into the center of each cookie.
- Step 7
- Fill each indent generously with the streusel mixture.
- Step 8
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Step 9
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10
- For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
To maintain the best texture, store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. If you need them to last longer, they can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
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Varianten und Anpassungen
For an extra layer of texture and a nutty flavor, consider adding chopped toasted pecans or walnuts directly into the streusel topping mixture before filling the cookie indents.
Serviervorschläge
As the name suggests, these coffee cake cookies pair beautifully with a fresh cup of coffee. They also complement a warm cup of chai tea for a cozy afternoon treat.
Merken Whether you're starting a new series marathon or simply need a sweet pick-me-up, these Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies bring a little bit of magic to every bite. Enjoy the warmth of cinnamon and the sweetness of the glaze in this delightful dessert.
Rezept-Fragen & Antworten
- → Wie sorgt der Streusel für den besonderen Geschmack?
Der Zimt-Brauner Zucker-Streusel verleiht den Cookies eine knusprige Textur und eine intensive Würze, die perfekt mit der süßen Glasur harmoniert.
- → Wie sollte man die Cookies am besten aufbewahren?
Die Cookies bleiben bis zu einer Woche frisch, wenn sie luftdicht verschlossen bei Raumtemperatur gelagert werden. Für längere Haltbarkeit empfiehlt sich das Einfrieren.
- → Kann ich die Zubereitungszeit reduzieren?
Die Zubereitung ist bereits kurz gehalten: 15 Minuten Vorbereitung und 12 Minuten Backzeit. Eine effiziente Organisation der Arbeitsschritte reduziert die Gesamtzeit.
- → Welche Variationen passen gut zum Grundrezept?
Gehackte, geröstete Pekannüsse oder Walnüsse geben dem Streusel eine zusätzliche Knusprigkeit und Geschmacksnuance.
- → Wie wird der Vanilleguss richtig zubereitet?
Der Vanilleguss entsteht aus Puderzucker, Milch und einem Schuss Vanilleextrakt, die zu einer glatten, fließfähigen Glasur verrührt und nach dem Abkühlen über die Cookies geträufelt wird.
