Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting. These vegan treats are perfect for any autumn gathering or cozy evening at home. With a rich pumpkin flavor complemented by warm spices and a luscious frosting, they offer a comforting bite that melts in your mouth. Easy to make and sure to impress, these cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with loved ones, they are a must-try this fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 3 teaspoons vanilla paste (or extract)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream together softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Scoop dough into 2-inch balls and flatten slightly on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; cool completely before frosting.
- Whip together frosting ingredients until smooth and pipe onto cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg