Seasonal Fall Fall Baking Fall Cookie Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies 4.7 (7) 7 Reviews Indulge your PSL obsession with these pumpkin spice cookies. Instant espresso powder gives these soft, cakey cookies a subtle yet recognizable coffee flavor. Spread with cream cheese frosting (with more pumpkin pie spice flavors) and sprinkle with cinnamon to finish. And, go ahead, drink a pumpkin spice latte while you eat them for the full PSL experience. After all, it's only fall for so long (though we'd eat these cookies year-round). To make these cookies kid-friendly, simply omit the espresso powder. By Adam Dolge Adam Dolge See More Adam Dolge is an award-winning journalist, writer and recipe developer. He is the author and food photographer for the blog The Real Recipes, where he shares recipes inspired by his experience working for food magazines and professional test kitchens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 14, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 55 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 50 Yield: 50 cookies Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts These pumpkin spice cookies are soft, cakey and infused with coffee flavor.Whole-wheat flour boosts the nutrition with fiber for lasting energy.Cream cheese frosting with pumpkin spice offers a sweet seasonal finish. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 50 servings 3 cups white whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 (15 ounce) can unseasoned pumpkin puree 2 cups light brown sugar 1 cup neutral oil, such as canola or avocado 3 tablespoons milk, divided 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice plus 1 teaspoon, divided 3 teaspoons instant espresso powder, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat eggs, pumpkin, brown sugar and oil in a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer until well combined, about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons espresso powder and vanilla and beat until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the flour mixture in 3 parts, mixing until just combined after each addition. Using 2 tablespoons per cookie, drop mounds of the dough onto the prepared pans, at least 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies until firm and dry to the touch, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool on the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough. Beat cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar in a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon each pumpkin pie spice and espresso powder in a small bowl; beat until combined, about 30 seconds. Spread the frosting on the cookies. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Equipment: Parchment paper Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 127 Calories 7g Fat 16g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 50 Serving Size 1 cookie Calories 127 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 11g Added Sugars 10g 20% Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Vitamin A 1403IU 28% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 3mcg 1% Sodium 101mg 4% Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 3mg 1% Potassium 42mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.