Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies – Soft, Crumbly, and Totally Addictive
Bake up cozy Stars Hollow vibes with these Gilmore Girls coffee cake cookies — buttery crumble, cinnamon warmth, and a touch of nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Coffee Cake Crumble
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional but magical)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Optional Coffee Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk or strong brewed coffee
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Crumble
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Refrigerate the crumble for at least 30 minutes — this helps it stay crisp when baked.
Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream or Greek yogurt. Don’t overmix!
- Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each dough ball with your fingers.
- Sprinkle each cookie generously with the chilled crumble topping.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers are set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.