What is the dark coffee cake at Gideon's Bakehouse?

It’s a rich, cinnamon-loaded, heavily spiced coffee cake with a deep molasses-like base and chocolate chip streusel topping — a bold twist on a classic.

What is the Gilmore Girls coffee order?

Always strong and black. Lorelai and Rory are known for their endless coffee runs, usually skipping frills and going for the boldest cup they can find.

What makes coffee cake taste like coffee cake?

The classic flavor comes from cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, and a tender cake or cookie base — often topped with a crumbly streusel.

What are the cookies you eat with coffee?

Popular ones include biscotti, shortbread, and now — Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies, which bring warmth, spice, and soft crunch in every bite.

Why do they call it a coffee cake?

Because it’s best enjoyed with coffee, not because it includes coffee. It’s a beloved companion for a warm cup in the morning or afternoon.

What can you substitute for sour cream in coffee cake?

Try Greek yogurt, crème fraîche, or buttermilk. Each adds moisture and tang while keeping the texture soft and rich.

Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies: A Sweet Tribute to Stars Hollow

Name: Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 12 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; —; Streusel Topping:; 2 tbsp melted butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Description

Inspired by Gilmore Girls, these cinnamon-sugar coffee cake cookies have a tender crumb and buttery streusel topping — perfect with a hot cup of coffee.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup white sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

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Streusel Topping:

2 tbsp melted butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp cinnamon

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Instructions

Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.

Mix in egg, vanilla, and sour cream.

Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Chill dough for 30 minutes.

Scoop onto baking sheet and press slightly.

Mix streusel ingredients and sprinkle on top.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.

Cool on wire rack and serve with coffee.

Notes

Chill dough for better shape and texture.

Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt if needed.

Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 185
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg