Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft pumpkin cookies with espresso, warm spices, and a creamy glaze for a delicious fall-inspired treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1/3 cup pure pumpkin puree
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon brewed espresso, cooled
15 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
16 - 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and instant espresso powder.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
04 - Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, brewed espresso, milk, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and pourable.
09 - Drizzle glaze over fully cooled cookies. Allow glaze to set before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick to make with simple pantry staples
- Delivers the classic pumpkin spice latte experience in cookie form
- Soft and chewy texture that stays fresh for days
- Great for sharing at autumn gatherings or holiday cookie platters
02 -
- Stays soft and moist for days in an airtight container
- The pumpkin provides vitamins and bright color
- Easy to double or freeze for later treat cravings
03 -
- For the brightest flavor use a newly opened jar of pumpkin pie spice and make sure your espresso powder has not gone stale
- Overbaking is the fastest way to lose that soft cakey center so take them out while they look just underdone Adding the glaze only after the cookies are fully cooled guarantees a crisp drizzle that will not run