Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Soft Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy Cinnamon Frosting. Perfectly soft and packed with cozy pumpkin flavor, these vegan treats are a delightful way to celebrate the season. The combination of pumpkin puree and warm spices creates a comforting dessert that’s ideal for family gatherings or a quiet evening at home. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, even novice bakers can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or store them for later – they’re sure to be a favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 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, softened (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 (for frosting)
Instructions
- Cream together the softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and shape the dough into 2-inch balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges and cool completely.
- Whip together frosting ingredients until smooth and pipe onto cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg