Description
Indulge in the warmth of Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies, a delightful treat that embodies the essence of cozy autumn afternoons. These cookies blend the rich flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to create a sweet, spiced snack perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet moment with your favorite hot beverage or hosting a gathering, these soft, cake-like cookies are sure to impress. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are a wonderful way to bring comfort and nostalgia into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 80ml sunflower oil
- 170g light brown sugar
- 1 large, free range egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 350g plain flour
- For the Topping: 50g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 40g light brown sugar
- 75g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 100g icing sugar
- 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together unsalted butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Add sunflower oil, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and spices. Gradually combine dry mixture into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- For the topping, mix unsalted butter, light brown sugar, plain flour, and spices until crumbly.
- Scoop tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with topping.
- Bake for about 14 minutes or until golden around edges. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg