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. To make these cookies kid-friendly, simply omit the espresso powder.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
Serves 1
Active Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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 grapeseed or canola oil (or substitute)
3 tablespoons milk, divided
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice plus 1 teaspoon, divided
3 teaspoons instant espresso powder, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract…