Christmas Cookies Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies Recipe

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by

Stefania Galatolo
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Here’s a special recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte Christmas Cookies, perfect for capturing the essence of autumn in a delightful holiday treat. This recipe will yield approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons espresso or strong coffee, cooled
  • Optional: White chocolate chips or crushed pecans for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Pumpkin, Egg, and Vanilla: Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Incorporate Espresso: Mix in the espresso or coffee until evenly distributed.
  6. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Form Cookies: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Optional Toppings: If desired, press white chocolate chips or crushed pecans gently into the top of each cookie for added flavor and texture.
  9. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden and set.
  10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef’s Tips

  • Spice Adjustment: Feel free to adjust the amount of each spice to suit your taste.
  • Espresso Substitute: If you don’t have espresso, strong brewed coffee works just as well.
  • Chill the Dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

These Pumpkin Spice Latte Christmas Cookies are perfect for enjoying with a warm cup of coffee or tea, evoking the cozy spirit of autumn and the joy of the holiday season. Enjoy baking and sharing!