Description
Sweet & Chewy Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies blend the comforting, warm flavors of classic coffee cake with a tender, chewy cookie texture. Featuring buttery dough enriched with cinnamon-spiced crumb and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are perfect for cozy mornings or sharing with friends. This nostalgic treat is easy to make, customizable with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, and stays moist and flavorful for days.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients. Let the butter soften at room temperature and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure smooth mixing and perfect baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined, ensuring uniform flavor and texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a tender crumb base for the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla, Then Sour Cream: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and sour cream, adding moisture and binding the dough for chewiness.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Incorporate Nuts (Optional): Gently fold in chopped nuts if using, adding a contrasting crunchy texture to the chewy cookies.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place dough mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, strengthening their chewy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for even mixing and best texture.
- Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cookies.
- Mix just until combined to prevent toughness.
- Remove from oven when edges are firm but centers are still soft for ideal chewiness.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps control spreading for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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