Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting. These delightful cookies are not only bursting with warm spices and pumpkin flavor but also boast a light, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or cozy nights by the fire, this vegan-friendly recipe is easy to whip up, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or paired with a hot beverage, these cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan butter (for frosting)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla paste (or extract)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) (for frosting)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for frosting)
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream together softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined sheets; flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes and cool completely before frosting with prepared cinnamon icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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