Ah, the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The drink that makes you feel basic in the best possible way. Add snickerdoodle cookies, and you’ve entered peak autumn indulgence. Seriously, who needs an overpriced coffee shop when you can make this combo at home? It’s a blend of fall magic, like a warm hug wrapped in cinnamon and nutmeg. The latte is spicy, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying, while the cookies—don’t even get me started—are soft, sweet, and just the right amount of chewy. If this isn’t the most Pinterest-worthy fall treat, I don’t know what is.
Pumpkin Spice Latte with Snickerdoodle Cookies
A cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte paired with warm, cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle cookies. This combo screams autumn comfort.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Spice Latte:
- 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream optional
For the Snickerdoodle Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cinnamon for rolling
Instructions
- Brew your espresso or strong coffee.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Stir until warm and frothy.
- Pour the pumpkin milk over your coffee. Top with whipped cream and extra cinnamon.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Roll dough into balls, then coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool before pairing with your latte.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 3%
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top of the whipped cream for that sweet-salty perfection.
- Make it iced for those warmer autumn days when you can’t quite commit to the whole fall vibe yet.
- Feel free to double the cinnamon sugar for the cookies—they’re supposed to be indulgent, right?
- Swap maple syrup with brown sugar for a richer, deeper flavor.
- Top your latte with crushed snickerdoodle cookies for the ultimate sweet overload.
