Description
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies are the perfect blend of cozy spices, bold espresso flavor, and soft, chewy texture, topped with a creamy coffee frosting. Whether you’re looking for a quick fall dessert, easy baking project, or festive addition to your holiday cookie tray, these cookies bring warmth and comfort to every bite. Ideal for autumn gatherings, sweet breakfast ideas, or your go-to easy recipe for coffee-flavored food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon espresso powder
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin purée
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
2 teaspoons espresso powder (for frosting)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (for frosting)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and espresso powder.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add pumpkin purée, egg yolk, and vanilla to the sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet until a dough forms; do not overmix.
5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, espresso powder, vanilla, and milk. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
11. Frost each cooled cookie with a generous spoonful of espresso frosting.
12. Let frosting set slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
Chill the dough to help the cookies hold their shape while baking.
Use high-quality espresso powder for the best flavor in both cookie and frosting.
Let the cookies cool fully before frosting to avoid melting the topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg