Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies
These Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies are the ultimate fall treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 13 minutes mins
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 190 kcal
For the Cookie Dough
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup pure pumpkin puree
- For the Streusel Topping
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
- Optional ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
For the Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Mix in the pumpkin puree until just combined (mixture may look slightly curdled).
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
If the dough is too sticky, chill for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Streusel Topping
In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Stir in chopped nuts if using.
Step 3: Form and Bake the Cookies
Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Flatten the tops slightly and sprinkle a generous amount of streusel topping onto each.
Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 4: Add the Optional Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Drizzle over completely cooled cookies and let set for 20 minutes.
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Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Make-Ahead: Dough can be chilled for up to 2 days before baking.
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Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
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Dairy-Free Option: Substitute plant-based butter and non-dairy milk.
Serving: 1gCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSugar: 14g
Keyword Fall Baking, Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies, Pumpkin Spice Cookies,