Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies swirled with cinnamon and topped with a crumbly mixture, evoking the delightful flavors of coffee cake.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Topping
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional Use if desired for added crunch.
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar, for dusting Optional, for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Mixing
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon with chopped walnuts or pecans (if using).
Shaping and Baking
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Coat each ball in the cinnamon-nut mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked; they will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness and presentation.
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Notes
For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.