Pumpkin Stick Cookies 5 Ingredients

I love making everything pumpkin when the fall season starts, from my Pumpkin Donut Holes to my Pumpkin Scones but I was craving for a very pumpkin sidekick for my Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte. These cookie sticks that you can dip into hot drinks to make them soft and moist.

Ingredients and Substitutions

You only need 5 base ingredients for the dough and a few more if you want to make the optional coating.

All-Purpose Flour – Choose a high-quality, unbleached all-purpose flour for the best texture. For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Pumpkin Puree – Opt for 100% pure canned pumpkin puree without added sugars or spices. Alternatively, you can make your own by roasting and pureeing fresh pumpkin. Brown Sugar – Light or dark brown sugar both work well. For a less processed option, coconut sugar can be used as a substitute. Pumpkin Pie Spices – Use a pre-mixed blend or create your own with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Adjust the ratios to your taste preference. Vanilla Extract – This is optional. Choose pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. Almond extract can be used as an alternative for a different flavor profile. Maple Syrup – For the coating. Pure maple syrup is ideal, but agave nectar or brown rice syrup can be used as alternatives. Sugar – For the coating. Regular granulated sugar works best for the coating, but you can experiment with raw sugar or coconut sugar for added texture and flavor.

How to Make Pumpkin Stick Cookies

Here are a few pictures of key steps to make these cookie sticks.

Expert Tips

Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies. Use just enough flour when rolling out the dough to prevent sticking, as too much can dry out the cookies. Cut the sticks as uniformly as possible for consistent baking. Enhance the pumpkin flavor by letting the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before rolling and cutting. For extra crispiness, allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This will ensure they achieve the ideal texture for dunking in your favorite hot beverage.