Description
These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies are a chewy, cozy fusion of fall flavors and coffee shop vibes. Each cookie is infused with real pumpkin, warming spices, and a touch of espresso, then finished with a creamy latte-inspired glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gift boxes, or anytime your PSL craving hits!
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and espresso powder.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Scoop dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on the prepared 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.
10. Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar, heavy cream, and espresso powder until smooth.
11. Drizzle or swirl glaze onto cooled cookies.
Notes
Don’t skip chilling the dough—it prevents spreading and boosts flavor.
You can adjust the espresso powder to make the latte flavor stronger or more subtle.
For extra flair, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 19mg