If you’re tired of basic pumpkin spice everything, try this combination of hot cinnamon spice tea and pumpkin spice cookies. It’s a warm hug in a cup, with just the right amount of spice to make you feel like you’ve got it all together, even if you don’t. The cinnamon tea is like a cozy blanket, and the pumpkin cookies are the sugar-kissed friend who brings joy to every awkward gathering. Get ready for a fall-inspired indulgence that’ll make you wonder why you don’t sip on cinnamon and nibble on cookies more often.
Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea with Pumpkin Spice Cookies
A soothing hot cinnamon spice tea paired with soft, spicy pumpkin cookies. Ideal for those who need cozy vibes.
Ingredients
For Cinnamon Spice Tea:
- 2 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 black tea bag
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
For Pumpkin Spice Cookies:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and pumpkin puree in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- For tea, boil water, add cinnamon sticks, and steep tea bag for 5 minutes.
- Stir in honey and ground cinnamon.
- Serve hot tea with freshly baked cookies.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Add a dash of milk to your cinnamon tea for extra creaminess.
- Use brown sugar in the cookies for a deeper flavor.
- Top the cookies with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking for extra flair.
- Pair with a cozy blanket for the ultimate fall experience.
