Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies combine the rich essence of pumpkin and warm spices with a chewy texture, topped off with a crunchy brown sugar streusel. Ideal for fall gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack, they are sure to impress your friends and family. With their inviting aroma and bakery-style finish, these cookies encapsulate the comforts of autumn in every bite. Whether enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee or as part of a dessert platter, these cookies are versatile and undeniably delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup (94 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups (219 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (130 g) powdered sugar
- 2–4 tsp whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- For the topping, combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining pumpkin pie spice; mix until crumbly and sprinkle over cookies.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on wire racks before icing.
- For icing: whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 86mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg