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Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Get ready to fall in love with these soft, spiced Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies. They’re the perfect combination of a chewy pumpkin cookie base, a buttery streusel topping, and a light vanilla glaze—bringing your favorite coffee cake into cookie form. Perfect for cozy fall mornings, quick breakfast ideas, or impressive treats at your next gathering. This easy recipe is full of classic autumn flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, making it a must-try dessert or healthy-ish snack for the season. Whether you're searching for dinner ideas with a sweet twist or versatile food ideas for holidays, these cookies deliver comfort in every bite.


Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup pumpkin puree

1 large egg yolk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 to 2 tablespoons milk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.

3. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel. Add cold, cubed butter and use a fork or your fingers to crumble it together until the texture resembles wet sand or coarse crumbs.

4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Scoop dough balls onto the baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball and press a generous amount of streusel topping into the center.

5. Bake the cookies for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops no longer look wet. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

6. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed. Once cookies are cooled, drizzle glaze over the tops.

7. Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy with coffee or tea for the ultimate fall treat.


Notes

Let the cookies cool completely before drizzling the glaze to ensure it stays on top instead of melting into the cookie.

For a crunchy twist, mix finely chopped pecans or walnuts into the streusel topping.

You can refrigerate or freeze the dough ahead of time for convenient baking later.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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