Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Get ready to indulge in the cozy flavors of Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, a delightful treat that embodies the essence of autumn. These cookies are irresistibly soft, infused with pumpkin and warm spices, making them perfect for gatherings or a quiet evening at home. The creamy cinnamon frosting adds an extra layer of sweetness, transforming each bite into a comforting experience. Whether paired with your favorite warm beverage or served on a festive platter, these vegan-friendly cookies are sure to be a hit this season.
- 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)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for frosting)
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream together softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C).
- Scoop dough into 2-inch balls, flatten slightly, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes and allow to cool completely.
- For frosting, whip together softened vegan butter, vanilla paste or extract, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Decorate cooled cookies with frosting using a piping bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg