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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies

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Soft, cake-like cookies infused with pumpkin, espresso, and cozy spices, finished with a sweet latte-inspired glaze. These easy-to-make treats capture all the flavors of a pumpkin spice latte in a delicious, shareable cookie.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, pinch of cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the Latte Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Add pumpkin puree and instant espresso powder. Mix until smooth.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in two batches, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Use a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are puffed, set at the edges, and just barely golden on the bottom.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, instant espresso powder, milk, and vanilla extract (if using) until thick but pourable.
  11. Drizzle glaze over warm cookies. Let set for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and plant-based milk. Chill dough for 20 minutes if cookies spread too much. Glaze cookies while warm for best results. Add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.

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