Description
Soft, chewy Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies that capture all the cozy fall flavors of your favorite seasonal drink — pumpkin, espresso, and warm spices blended together and topped with a light coffee glaze.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup pumpkin purée
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Coffee Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp brewed coffee or espresso
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Mix in pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and espresso powder until fully combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
6. Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
7. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet using a tablespoon or cookie scoop.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
10. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with brewed coffee until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 2 tbsp.
Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freeze unglazed cookies for up to 2 months.
Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin spice for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte cookies, fall desserts, coffee cookies, pumpkin cookies