Hot Pumpkin Spice Latte with Spice Cookies
A classic hot pumpkin spice latte paired with warm, cinnamon-spiced cookies for the ultimate fall indulgence. It’s everything you need for seasonal perfection.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Spice Latte:
- 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
For the Spice Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Brew your espresso or strong coffee.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until warm and smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into your coffee and stir well.
- Top with whipped cream, if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
- Stir in flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool before serving with your hot latte.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 4%
- Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the whipped cream for an extra fall flair.
- For a richer latte, swap the regular milk for oat milk or heavy cream.
- Experiment with maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a unique flavor twist.
- Want a stronger spice kick? Add a little extra ginger and cloves to the cookies.
- Feel free to drizzle a little caramel over the latte if you’re feeling indulgent.