Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies. Bursting with rich pumpkin puree and warm spices, each cookie is a chewy treat topped with a crunchy brown sugar streusel. Ideal for cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, or as a morning snack with coffee, these cookies encapsulate the comforting essence of pumpkin coffee cake in a portable form. With a simple preparation process and common ingredients, they are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Drizzled with creamy vanilla icing, these cookies not only taste amazing but also look impressive, making them a must-try for any autumn dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 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.
- Cream together softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Add canned pumpkin puree to the butter mixture and blend well.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and whole milk to desired consistency.
- Once cooled, drizzle icing over each cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg