Description
Experience fall in every bite with these irresistibly soft and chewy Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies. Topped with a smooth espresso-infused pumpkin frosting, these cookies bring together warm seasonal spices and the cozy taste of your favorite coffeehouse drink. Perfect as a quick breakfast treat, a comforting afternoon snack, or for festive holiday baking, this easy recipe is a must for your collection of go-to dessert and food ideas. They're not just cookies—they're a flavorful celebration of autumn.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 11–13 minutes until the edges are set. Let cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. To make the frosting, beat butter until smooth, then add pumpkin puree, espresso powder, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
9. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and milk or cream until you reach a thick, spreadable consistency.
10. Once cookies are cool, frost each one with a generous layer. Let frosting set before serving or storing.
Notes
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent the glaze from melting.
Chill dough for 30 minutes if it's too soft to scoop cleanly.
For a prettier finish, use a piping bag to apply the frosting instead of a spatula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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