By Dessert Fix
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
12 steps
Prep:20minCook:10min
Inspired by the return of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice season, these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies are the homemade treat you've been waiting for. Infused with brown sugar and a hint of espresso powder, these cookies capture the essence of your favorite fall latte. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they're the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of the season right in your own kitchen.
Cooking Tips:
Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing.
For a stronger coffee flavor, you can increase the amount of espresso powder.
Updated at: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:17:31 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
69
High
Glycemic Load
22
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories249.8 kcal (12%)
Total Fat12.9 g (18%)
Carbs31.7 g (12%)
Sugars19 g (21%)
Protein2.6 g (5%)
Sodium117.7 mg (6%)
Fiber0.6 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
24 servings
1 cupunsalted butter
For the Cookies, softened
½ cupgranulated sugar
½ cupbrown sugar
packed
½ cuppumpkin puree
1egg
large
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
3 cupsall-purpose flour
1 teaspoonbaking soda
½ teaspoonsalt
2 teaspoonspumpkin spice
1 teaspoonespresso powder
8 ozcream cheese
For the Cream Cheese Frosting, softened
¼ cupunsalted butter
softened
2 cupspowdered sugar
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and espresso powder.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Step 6
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Making the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Step 10
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
Step 11
Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 12
After the cookies have cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top of each one.
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