Description
These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with warm fall spices and a hint of espresso, just like your favorite seasonal coffee. Finished with a creamy espresso glaze, they’re perfect for cozy gatherings, cookie swaps, or simply savoring with a warm drink on a crisp day.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon espresso powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined but do not overmix.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, espresso powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined.
5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set. The centers may look slightly soft.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and espresso powder until smooth.
11. Drizzle or spoon glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving or storing.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial—it prevents spreading and intensifies the flavor.
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
The glaze can be thick or thin—adjust the milk to your preferred drizzle consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice, latte cookies, fall desserts, espresso glaze